Laketon, MI is a small town located in Muskegon County with a population of 7,686 and a population density of 439 people per square mile. It is an hour away from the larger city of Grand Rapids, making it an attractive spot for those who want to live in a rural area while still having access to city amenities. The town has several local businesses including cafes, restaurants, clothing stores, and more. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking trails at P.J Hoffmaster State Park, golf courses, mountain biking trails, fishing spots, and more. There are also several organizations within the town such as the Laketon Lions Club and Laketon Township Library which provide services to residents. Local sporting events include basketball games at Reeths-Puffer High School as well as cheerleading competitions held throughout the year.
The population in Laketon is 7,686. There are 440 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Laketon is 49.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Laketon is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Laketon
- 63.7% are married
- 10.3% are divorced
- 31.2% are married with children
- 7.4% have children, but are single
Race in Laketon
- 94.2% are White
- 1.3% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander