Lakeview, Ohio

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Lakeview, Ohio
Village
Lakeview from the east
Location of Lakeview, Ohio
Detailed map of Lakeview
Coordinates: 40°29′9″N 83°55′21″W / 40.48583°N 83.92250°W / 40.48583; -83.92250Coordinates: 40°29′9″N 83°55′21″W / 40.48583°N 83.92250°W / 40.48583; -83.92250
Country United States
State Ohio
County Logan
Government
  Mayor Ryan Shoffstall[1]
Area[2]
  Total 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2)
  Land 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2)
  Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation[3] 994 ft (303 m)
Population (2010)[4]
  Total 1,072
  Estimate (2012[5]) 1,061
  Density 1,509.9/sq mi (583.0/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 43331
Area code(s) 937
FIPS code 39-41608[6]
GNIS feature ID 1065708[3]

Lakeview is a village in Logan County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,072 at the 2010 census.

A branch of the Logan County District Library serves the Lakeview community.

About the Area

Lakeview is located on Indian Lake in Ohio. It has its own protected harbor, docks and boat ramp. The Indian Lake State Park, bike trail, beach and restrooms provides popular recreational opportunities for local and regional enthusiasts.

Lakeview businesses are accessible by boat requiring a short walk and car and include restaurants, ice cream parlor, Villa Rentals Motel, Logan County Library Branch, retail grocery and more. Lakeview is host to a number of popular events including the car and craft show, beach spectacular and fireworks, party at the beach and more.

Geography

Lakeview is located at 40°29′9″N 83°55′21″W / 40.48583°N 83.92250°W / 40.48583; -83.92250 (40.485725, -83.922606).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.72 square miles (1.86 km2), of which, 0.71 square miles (1.84 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[2]

Lakeview takes its name from Indian Lake, a mostly artificial lake nearby. Part of the village's perimeter is bounded by the lakeshore.

Local low-power WRPO-FM in neighboring Russells Point serves as its local community radio station.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census[4] of 2010, there were 1,072 people, 446 households, and 272 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,509.9 inhabitants per square mile (583.0 /km2). There were 576 housing units at an average density of 811.3 per square mile (313.2 /km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 446 households of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.0% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the village was 39.8 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 1,074 people, 437 households, and 295 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,570.2 people per square mile (609.8/km²). There were 524 housing units at an average density of 766.1 per square mile (297.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.30% White, 0.09% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.47% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.

There were 437 households out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the village the population was spread out with 27.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,297, and the median income for a family was $40,714. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,148. About 6.8% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Along a street in central Lakeview

As of 2007, the mayor of Lakeview was Ryan Shoffstall.[8] In the elections of November 2007, Shoffstall was reelected without opposition, and Dennis Harford and Larry Shafer were elected to the village council.[1]

Transportation

Lakeview's location at the southwest corner of Indian Lake causes several highways to pass through the village. U.S. Route 33 goes through Lakeview's downtown, while State Routes 235 and 366 pass along the lakeshore. State Route 720 passes through the extreme south of the village.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Examiner Staff, The. "Village results", Bellefontaine Examiner, 2007-11-07, p. 2.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  4. 4.0 4.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06. 
  5. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-17. 
  6. 6.0 6.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23. 
  8. Indian Lake Community Information, IndianLake.com, 2007. Accessed 2007-08-15.

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