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'''Skidway Lake''' is an [[Unincorporated area|unincorporated community]] in [[Ogemaw County, Michigan|Ogemaw County]] in the U.S. state of [[Michigan]]. It is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) for statistical purposes but does not have any status as a separate municipal government. It is located within [[Mills Township, Ogemaw County, Michigan|Mills Township]]. The population was 3,147 at the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] and 3,392 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], making it the most populated place in Ogemaw County. Skidway Lake had its own post office from 1959 to 1999.<ref>{{gnis|1926618|Skidway Lake Post Office}}</ref>
'''Skidway Lake''' is an [[Unincorporated area|unincorporated community]] and [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Ogemaw County, Michigan|Ogemaw County]] in the U.S. state of [[Michigan]]. The population was 3,392 at the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], which makes it the most populated community in Ogemaw County. Skidway Lake is located within [[Mills Township, Ogemaw County, Michigan|Mills Township]].

==History==
Skidway Lake had its own post office from 1959 to 1999.<ref>{{gnis|1926618|Skidway Lake Post Office}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|11.78|sqmi|km2|2}}, of which {{convert|11.29|sqmi|km2|2}} is land and {{convert|0.49|sqmi|km2|2}} (4.16%) is water.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-24.pdf|format=PDF |title=Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing | date = September 2012|publisher = [[United States Census Bureau]]| work = [[2010 United States Census]]| accessdate = November 7, 2020|page=37 Michigan}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|11.78|sqmi|km2|2}}, of which {{convert|11.29|sqmi|km2|2}} is land and {{convert|0.49|sqmi|km2|2}} (4.16%) is water.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-24.pdf|format=PDF |title=Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing | date = September 2012|publisher = [[United States Census Bureau]]| work = [[2010 United States Census]]| accessdate = November 7, 2020|page=37 Michigan}}</ref>

The community takes its name from Skidway Lake, although the census-designated place contains numerous other smaller lakes including Black Lake, Bush Lake, Elbow Lake, Feeding Ground Lake, Little Feeding Ground Lake, Lost Lake, Norway Lake, and Turtle Lake. The [[Rifle River]] forms the western border of the census-designated place, while the smaller Silver Creek runs through the center of the community.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==

Revision as of 14:08, 24 August 2021

Skidway Lake, Michigan
Census-designated place (CDP) & unincorporated community
Skidway Lake along Greenwood Road
Skidway Lake along Greenwood Road
Location within Ogemaw County
Location within Ogemaw County
Skidway Lake is located in Michigan
Skidway Lake
Skidway Lake
Location within the state of Michigan
Skidway Lake is located in the United States
Skidway Lake
Skidway Lake
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 44°11′00″N 84°02′07″W / 44.18333°N 84.03528°W / 44.18333; -84.03528
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyOgemaw
TownshipMills
Area
 • Total
11.78 sq mi (30.5 km2)
 • Land11.29 sq mi (29.2 km2)
 • Water0.49 sq mi (1.3 km2)
Elevation
797 ft (243 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
3,392
 • Density300.4/sq mi (116.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48610 (Alger)
48756 (Prescott)
Area code989
FIPS code26-74200[1]
GNIS feature ID0638056[2]

Skidway Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Ogemaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,392 at the 2010 census, which makes it the most populated community in Ogemaw County. Skidway Lake is located within Mills Township.

History

Skidway Lake had its own post office from 1959 to 1999.[3]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.78 square miles (30.51 km2), of which 11.29 square miles (29.24 km2) is land and 0.49 square miles (1.27 km2) (4.16%) is water.[4]

The community takes its name from Skidway Lake, although the census-designated place contains numerous other smaller lakes including Black Lake, Bush Lake, Elbow Lake, Feeding Ground Lake, Little Feeding Ground Lake, Lost Lake, Norway Lake, and Turtle Lake. The Rifle River forms the western border of the census-designated place, while the smaller Silver Creek runs through the center of the community.

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,147 people, 1,326 households, and 883 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 277.8 per square mile (107.2/km2). There were 2,562 housing units at an average density of 226.2 per square mile (87.3/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.68% White, 0.35% African American, 1.68% Native American, 0.03% from other races, and 2.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43% of the population.

There were 1,326 households, out of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $20,806, and the median income for a family was $24,637. Males had a median income of $24,659 versus $15,850 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,405. About 20.4% of families and 25.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.0% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Skidway Lake, Michigan
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Skidway Lake Post Office
  4. ^ "Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). 2010 United States Census. United States Census Bureau. September 2012. p. 37 Michigan. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
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