Lake County
Lake County, Michigan
Baldwin, MI 49304
Phone: (231) 745-2725
Fax: (231) 745-8632
www.lakecountymichigan.com
In west-central MI, north of Grand Rapids; established as Aishcum County Apr 1, 1840; name changed Mar 8, 1843. Name Origin: Possibly for Lake Michigan
Area (sq mi):: 574.60 (land 567.44; water 7.17) Population per square mile: 21.30
Population 2005: 12,069 State rank: 73 Population change: 2000-20005 6.50%; 1990-2000 32.00% Population 2000: 11,333 (White 83.90%; Black or African American 11.20%; Hispanic or Latino 1.70%; Asian 0.20%; Other 4.00%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 43.10
Income 2000: per capita $14,457; median household $26,622; Population below poverty level: 19.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,596-$20,246
Unemployment (2004): 10.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.30% Median travel time to work: 30.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 57.30%
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Lake County, Indiana
Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: (219) 755-3440
Fax: (219) 755-3447
www.lakecountyin.com
In the northwest corner of IN; established Jan 28, 1836 from Porter and Newton counties. Name Origin: For its location on the southern shore of Lake Michigan
Area (sq mi):: 626.34 (land 496.98; water 129.36) Population per square mile: 992.60
Population 2005: 493,297 State rank: 2 Population change: 2000-20005 1.80%; 1990-2000 1.90% Population 2000: 484,564 (White 60.60%; Black or African American 25.30%; Hispanic or Latino 12.20%; Asian 0.80%; Other 7.20%). Foreign born: 5.30%. Median age: 35.90
Income 2000: per capita $19,639; median household $41,829; Population below poverty level: 12.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $26,318-$27,054
Unemployment (2004): 6.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.80% Median travel time to work: 27.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 27.90%
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Lake County, California
Lakeport, CA 95453
Phone: (707) 263-2371
Fax: (707) 263-2207
www.co.lake.ca.us
In NW CA, N of San Francisco; organized May 20, 1861 from Napa County. Name Origin: For Clear Lake, the principal feature of the county
Area (sq mi):: 1329.48 (land 1257.96; water 71.52) Population per square mile: 51.80
Population 2005: 65,147 State rank: 40 Population change: 2000-20005 11.70%; 1990-2000 15.20% Population 2000: 58,309 (White 80.50%; Black or African American 2.10%; Hispanic or Latino 11.40%; Asian 0.80%; Other 10.80%). Foreign born: 6.60%. Median age: 42.70
Income 2000: per capita $16,825; median household $29,627; Population below poverty level: 17.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,687-$25,099
Unemployment (2004): 8.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.50% Median travel time to work: 29.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 21.70%
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Lake County, Oregon
Lakeview, OR 97630
Phone: (541) 947-6006
Fax: (541) 947-6015
www.lakecountyor.org
On central southern border of OR; organized Oct 24, 1874 from Jackson County. Name Origin: For the many lakes in the area
Area (sq mi):: 8358.47 (land 8135.75; water 222.71) Population per square mile: 0.90
Population 2005: 7,313 State rank: 30 Population change: 2000-20005 -1.50%; 1990-2000 3.30% Population 2000: 7,422 (White 89.20%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 5.40%; Asian 0.70%; Other 8.20%). Foreign born: 3.40%. Median age: 42.70
Income 2000: per capita $16,136; median household $29,506; Population below poverty level: 16.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,334-$22,300
Unemployment (2004): 9.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.50% Median travel time to work: 16.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 5.70%
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Lake County, Colorado
Leadville, CO 80461
Phone: (719) 486-1410
Fax: (719) 486-3972
In central CO, southwest of Denver; original county, organized Nov 1, 1861 (prior to statehood); name changed from Carbonate Feb 10, 1879. Name Origin: For the Twin Lakes, a major feature of the county
Area (sq mi):: 383.90 (land 376.89; water 7.01) Population per square mile: 20.50
Population 2005: 7,738 State rank: 42 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.90%; 1990-2000 30.00% Population 2000: 7,812 (White 61.60%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 36.10%; Asian 0.30%; Other 22.00%). Foreign born: 15.60%. Median age: 30.50
Income 2000: per capita $18,524; median household $37,691; Population below poverty level: 12.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,599-$20,699
Unemployment (2004): 6.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.50% Median travel time to work: 35.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 52.10%
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Lake County, South Dakota
Madison, SD 57042
Phone: (605) 256-5644
Fax: (605) 256-5012
In east-central SD, northwest of Sioux Falls; organized Jan 8, 1873 (prior to statehood) from Brookings and Hanson counties. Name Origin: For the area's numerous lakes
Area (sq mi):: 575.06 (land 563.23; water 11.83) Population per square mile: 19.60
Population 2005: 11,039 State rank: 16 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.10%; 1990-2000 6.90% Population 2000: 11,276 (White 97.40%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.50%; Other 1.50%). Foreign born: 0.90%. Median age: 36.50
Income 2000: per capita $16,446; median household $34,087; Population below poverty level: 9.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,339-$27,528
Unemployment (2004): 3.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.20% Median travel time to work: 15.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 19.90%
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Lake County, Ohio
Painesville, OH 44077
Phone: (440) 350-2500
www.lakecountyohio.org
On the northeastern border of OH, bounded on the north by Lake Erie, organized Mar 6, 1840 from Geauga and Cuyahoga counties. Name Origin: For its location on Lake Erie
Area (sq mi):: 978.87 (land 228.21; water 750.65) Population per square mile: 1018.60
Population 2005: 232,466 State rank: 11 Population change: 2000-20005 2.20%; 1990-2000 5.60% Population 2000: 227,511 (White 94.40%; Black or African American 2.00%; Hispanic or Latino 1.70%; Asian 0.90%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 4.30%. Median age: 38.60
Income 2000: per capita $23,160; median household $48,763; Population below poverty level: 5.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $30,495-$31,501
Unemployment (2004): 5.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.20% Median travel time to work: 22.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 37.60%
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Lake County, Montana
Polson, MT 59860
Phone: (406) 883-7208
Fax: (406) 883-7283
www.lakecounty-mt.org
In northwestern MT, north of Missoula; organized May 11, 1923 from Flathead and Missoula counties. Name Origin: For Flathead Lake, which comprises most of the northern part of the county
Area (sq mi):: 1653.72 (land 1493.77; water 159.95) Population per square mile: 18.90
Population 2005: 28,297 State rank: 9 Population change: 2000-20005 6.80%; 1990-2000 26.00% Population 2000: 26,507 (White 70.60%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 2.50%; Asian 0.30%; Other 28.20%). Foreign born: 1.60%. Median age: 38.20
Income 2000: per capita $15,173; median household $28,740; Population below poverty level: 18.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,291-$19,399
Unemployment (2004): 5.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): -2.80% Median travel time to work: 18.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 16.30%
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Lake County, Florida
Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: (352) 742-4102
Fax: (352) 742-4110
www.lakegovernment.com
In central FL, west of Orlando; organized May 27, 1887 from Orange and Sumter counties. Name Origin: For the more than 500 lakes of 10 acres or more in the county
Area (sq mi):: 1156.40 (land 953.15; water 203.25) Population per square mile: 290.70
Population 2005: 277,035 State rank: 19 Population change: 2000-20005 31.60%; 1990-2000 38.40% Population 2000: 210,528 (White 84.20%; Black or African American 8.30%; Hispanic or Latino 5.60%; Asian 0.80%; Other 3.40%). Foreign born: 5.10%. Median age: 45.10
Income 2000: per capita $20,199; median household $36,903; Population below poverty level: 9.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $25,651-$26,189
Unemployment (2004): 4.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.80% Median travel time to work: 27.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 36.40%
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Lake County, Tennessee
Tiptonville, TN 38079
Phone: (731) 253-7582
Fax: (731) 253-6815
On the northern border of TN; organized Jun 24, 1870 from Obion County. Name Origin: For Reelfoot Lake, on its eastern border. The lake formed in 1811 and 1812, when earthquakes caused the Mississippi River to flow backward
Area (sq mi):: 193.79 (land 163.42; water 30.38) Population per square mile: 46.40
Population 2005: 7,583 State rank: 90 Population change: 2000-20005 -4.70%; 1990-2000 11.60% Population 2000: 7,954 (White 66.20%; Black or African American 31.20%; Hispanic or Latino 1.40%; Asian 0.10%; Other 2.00%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 35.80
Income 2000: per capita $10,794; median household $21,995; Population below poverty level: 23.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $12,955-$14,930
Unemployment (2004): 6.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.90% Median travel time to work: 20.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 32.60%
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Lake County, Minnesota
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: (218) 834-8300
Fax: (218) 834-8360
www.lakecnty.com
On the northeastern border of MN, northeast of Duluth; established Mar 1, 1856 (prior to statehood); name changed from Doty County. Name Origin: For Lake Superior, which forms its eastern border
Area (sq mi):: 2990.82 (land 2099.16; water 891.66) Population per square mile: 5.30
Population 2005: 11,156 State rank: 68 Population change: 2000-20005 0.90%; 1990-2000 6.20% Population 2000: 11,058 (White 97.70%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 1.70%. Median age: 42.90
Income 2000: per capita $19,761; median household $40,402; Population below poverty level: 7.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,288-$29,664
Unemployment (2004): 4.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.50% Median travel time to work: 21.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 27.80%
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Lake County, Illinois
Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: (847) 377-2000
www.co.lake.il.us
On the northeastern border of IL; organized Mar 1, 1839 from McHenry County. Name Origin: For Lake Michigan, which forms its eastern boundary
Area (sq mi):: 1367.95 (land 447.56; water 920.39) Population per square mile: 1570.00
Population 2005: 702,682 State rank: 3 Population change: 2000-20005 9.10%; 1990-2000 24.80% Population 2000: 644,356 (White 73.40%; Black or African American 6.90%; Hispanic or Latino 14.40%; Asian 3.90%; Other 9.00%). Foreign born: 14.80%. Median age: 33.80
Income 2000: per capita $32,102; median household $66,973; Population below poverty level: 5.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $46,204-$45,486
Unemployment (2004): 5.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.90% Median travel time to work: 30.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 33.10%
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