Village · Michigan
Lakeview, Michigan
Lakeview, village, in Montcalm County, Michigan. Lakeview had 1,048 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,024 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,030 (±203). GEOID 2645240.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,048
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,024 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,030 ±203
Median household income
$33,631
±$9,722 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$165,500
±$37,267 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$496
±$229 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Lakeview and what county is it in?
Lakeview is a village in Montcalm County, Michigan. It covers 1.5 square miles of land, 679 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lakeview is in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Lakeview lies entirely within Cato Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lakeview, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,048 people lived in Lakeview on July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 1,024 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,030 (±203).
| Measure | Lakeview | Montcalm County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,030 ±203 | 67,816 | no clear change |
| Households | 407 ±91 | 24,511 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.50 | 2.66 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 442 ±94 | 28,147 | no clear change |
Lakeview's population since 2000
From 1,112 in 2000 to 1,048 in 2025: down 5.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lakeview as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lakeview?
The median resident of Lakeview is 35.6 years old; 18.8% are under 18 and 19.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 16.8%.
| Measure | Lakeview | Montcalm County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 ±15.7 | 40.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.8% ±4.1 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.4% ±6.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±8.4 pts | 53.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.7% ±6.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.6% ±17.1 pts | 87.0% | −27.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.8% ±12.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±3.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4% ±1.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.2% ±3.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7% ±4.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| With a disability | 31.9% ±12.4 pts | 16.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.3% ±3.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.5% ±3.2 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.2% ±4.9 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.1% ±1.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.0% ±2.9 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lakeview earn?
Half of Lakeview's 407 households earn less than $33,631 a year (±$9,722), against $67,344 in Montcalm County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $39,107 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 30.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lakeview | Montcalm County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $33,631 ±$9,722 | $67,344 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $53,831 ±$8,443 | $79,730 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,287 ±$4,336 | $30,876 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 30.4% ±15.3 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.6% ±19.3 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 33.4% ±14.5 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% ±3.6 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.3% ±6.8 pts | 83.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lakeview?
Owners occupy 65.8% of Lakeview's occupied homes and renters 34.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $165,500 by its owner (±$37,267). The median renter pays $496 a month including utilities, and 35.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lakeview | Montcalm County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $165,500 ±$37,267 | $185,500 | +$60,645 |
| Median gross rent | $496 ±$229 | $869 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.9% ±23.2 pts | 35.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,536 ±$347 | $1,352 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.8% ±11.0 pts | 83.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.2% ±11.0 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Housing units | 442 ±94 | 28,147 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±19.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.1% ±9.3 pts | 76.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±6.6 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±6.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±6.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 34.4% ±10.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.9% ±4.4 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Lakeview work and get to work?
81.4% of Lakeview's workers drive alone and 9.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.6 minutes.
| Measure | Lakeview | Montcalm County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.3% ±10.6 pts | 56.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 21.2% ±24.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.4% ±8.0 pts | 81.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.0% ±4.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±9.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.3% ±3.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.0% ±5.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.6 min ±7.7 | 30.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lakeview?
No census tract lies mostly in Lakeview; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9704Montcalm County | 3,449 | $64,954 |
| Tract 9705.02Montcalm County | 3,390 | $72,973 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lakeview) · Census block assignment files
How does Lakeview compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lakeview is the 10,088th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 347th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Lakeview ranks 1,347th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 347th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 253rd | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 437th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 1,347th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 1,326th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 968th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 1,201st | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 33rd | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,293rd | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,202nd | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,183rd | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 668th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 128th | 1,356 |
Lakeview's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Lakeview with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lakeview?
20 of the 57 figures for Lakeview on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lakeview are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lakeview.