Lakewood Club, Michigan facts for kids
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Lakewood Club, Michigan
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Village
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Location in Muskegon County and the state of Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Muskegon |
| Township | Dalton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.07 sq mi (5.36 km2) |
| • Land | 1.91 sq mi (4.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,340 |
| • Density | 700.47/sq mi (270.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49457 (Twin Lake)
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-45340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1618695 |
Lakewood Club is a small village located in Muskegon County, in the state of Michigan, United States. It is part of Dalton Township. In 2020, about 1,340 people lived in the village. Lakewood Club is known for its quiet, natural setting, making it a peaceful place to live.
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Exploring Lakewood Club's Location
Lakewood Club is found in the northern part of Muskegon County. It sits in the northwest corner of Dalton Township. The village is about 11 miles (18 km) north of Muskegon, which is the main city and government center for the county. It is also about 6 miles (10 km) southeast of Whitehall.
Roads and Waterways
A major road, U.S. Route 31, runs through the southwest edge of the village. You can get to Lakewood Club from Exit 126 (White Lake Drive). The village covers a total area of about 2.07 square miles (5.36 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.91 square miles (4.96 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.15 square miles (0.40 square kilometers), is water. A notable feature in the village is Fox Lake, located in the northeast section.
Population and People
The number of people living in Lakewood Club has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different censuses:
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| 1970 | 590 | — | |
| 1980 | 695 | 17.8% | |
| 1990 | 659 | −5.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,006 | 52.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,291 | 28.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,340 | 3.8% | |
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Village Life in 2010
Based on the 2010 census, there were 1,291 people living in Lakewood Club. These people lived in 458 households, with 345 of them being families. The village had about 676 people per square mile (261 people per square kilometer). There were 507 homes in total.
The people in the village came from many different backgrounds. About 93.5% were White, 1.9% were African American, and 1.7% were Native American. A small number of people were Asian or Pacific Islander. About 3.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households, about 44.8%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 55.7%, were married couples. The average age of people in the village was 31.7 years old. About 30.4% of residents were under 18, and 5.7% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.0%) and females (49.0%).
