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Lake County

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Lake County, Michigan
800 10th St Suite 200
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). Pop per sq mi: 21.30.
Pop 2005: 12,069. State rank: 73. Pop change: 2000-20005 6.50%; 1990-2000 32.00%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 19.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,596-$20,246.
Unemployment 2004: 10.50%. Change from 2000: 1.30%. Median travel time to work: 30.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 57.30%.

Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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Lake County, Indiana
2293 N Main St
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). Pop per sq mi: 992.60.
Pop 2005: 493,297. State rank: 2. Pop change: 2000-20005 1.80%; 1990-2000 1.90%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 12.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $26,318-$27,054.
Unemployment 2004: 6.30%. Change from 2000: 0.80%. Median travel time to work: 27.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 27.90%.

Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Gary (99,516)
  • Hammond (79,985)
  • Merrillville (31,258)
  • East Chicago (31,237)
  • Hobart (27,510)
  • Schererville (27,451)
  • Highland (23,290)
  • Munster (22,240)
  • Crown Point County seat (21,822)
  • Griffith (16,806)
  • Dyer (14,793)
  • Lake Station (13,657)

  • See other counties in Indiana.
    Lake County, California
    255 N Forbes St
    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). Pop per sq mi: 51.80.
    Pop 2005: 65,147. State rank: 40. Pop change: 2000-20005 11.70%; 1990-2000 15.20%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 17.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,687-$25,099.
    Unemployment 2004: 8.80%. Change from 2000: 1.50%. Median travel time to work: 29.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 21.70%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Clearlake (14,513)

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    Lake County, Oregon
    513 Center St
    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). Pop per sq mi: 0.90.
    Pop 2005: 7,313. State rank: 30. Pop change: 2000-20005 -1.50%; 1990-2000 3.30%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 16.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,334-$22,300.
    Unemployment 2004: 9.90%. Change from 2000: -0.50%. Median travel time to work: 16.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 5.70%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Lake County, Colorado
    PO Box 917
    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). Pop per sq mi: 20.50.
    Pop 2005: 7,738. State rank: 42. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.90%; 1990-2000 30.00%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 12.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $20,599-$20,699.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.20%. Change from 2000: 1.50%. Median travel time to work: 35.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 52.10%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Lake County, South Dakota
    200 E Center St
    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). Pop per sq mi: 19.60.
    Pop 2005: 11,039. State rank: 16. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.10%; 1990-2000 6.90%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 9.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $24,339-$27,528.
    Unemployment 2004: 3.50%. Change from 2000: 0.20%. Median travel time to work: 15.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 19.90%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Lake County, Ohio
    25 N Park Pl
    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). Pop per sq mi: 1018.60.
    Pop 2005: 232,466. State rank: 11. Pop change: 2000-20005 2.20%; 1990-2000 5.60%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 5.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $30,495-$31,501.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.40%. Change from 2000: 1.20%. Median travel time to work: 22.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 37.60%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Mentor (51,332)
  • Willoughby (22,493)
  • Eastlake (19,901)
  • Painesville County seat (17,599)
  • Willowick (14,175)
  • Wickliffe (13,355)

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    Lake County, Montana
    106 4th Ave E
    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). Pop per sq mi: 18.90.
    Pop 2005: 28,297. State rank: 9. Pop change: 2000-20005 6.80%; 1990-2000 26.00%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 18.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,291-$19,399.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.80%. Change from 2000: -2.80%. Median travel time to work: 18.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 16.30%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Lake County, Florida
    PO Box 7800
    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). Pop per sq mi: 290.70.
    Pop 2005: 277,035. State rank: 19. Pop change: 2000-20005 31.60%; 1990-2000 38.40%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 9.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $25,651-$26,189.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.50%. Change from 2000: 0.80%. Median travel time to work: 27.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 36.40%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Leesburg (18,079)
  • Eustis (17,235)
  • Lady Lake (13,042)
  • Tavares County seat (11,368)
  • Clermont (11,125)
  • Mount Dora (10,658)

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    Lake County, Tennessee
    116 S Court St
    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). Pop per sq mi: 46.40.
    Pop 2005: 7,583. State rank: 90. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.70%; 1990-2000 11.60%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 23.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $12,955-$14,930.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.50%. Change from 2000: 0.90%. Median travel time to work: 20.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 32.60%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Lake County, Minnesota
    601 3rd Ave
    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). Pop per sq mi: 5.30.
    Pop 2005: 11,156. State rank: 68. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.90%; 1990-2000 6.20%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 7.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $24,288-$29,664.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.70%. Change from 2000: -0.50%. Median travel time to work: 21.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 27.80%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Lake County, Illinois
    18 N County St
    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). Pop per sq mi: 1570.00.
    Pop 2005: 702,682. State rank: 3. Pop change: 2000-20005 9.10%; 1990-2000 24.80%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 5.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $46,204-$45,486.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.50%. Change from 2000: 0.90%. Median travel time to work: 30.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 33.10%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Waukegan County seat (91,602)
  • Buffalo Grove (43,152)
  • North Chicago (33,271)
  • Mundelein (32,651)
  • Highland Park (31,221)
  • Gurnee (30,709)
  • Round Lake Beach (28,208)
  • Zion (24,086)
  • Vernon Hills (23,446)
  • Libertyville (21,665)
  • Lake Forest (20,922)
  • Grayslake (20,459)
  • Deerfield (19,426)
  • Lake Zurich (19,325)
  • Lindenhurst (14,353)
  • Round Lake (12,166)
  • Beach Park (12,104)
  • Antioch (11,223)
  • Fox Lake (10,367)
  • Barrington (10,170)
  • Wauconda (10,104)

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