Wakeshma, MI is a small rural town located in Kalamazoo County. With a population of only 1,279 people and population density of 38 people per square mile, Wakeshma is a great place for a peaceful getaway. The area offers year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking and canoeing on the nearby Paw Paw River, and snowmobiling in the winter months. There are also several businesses in the area including Wakeshma General Store for all your grocery needs, Crooked Lake Campground & Cabins for vacation stays and recreation, and BJ's Tire & Auto Repair for any car maintenance you may need. Additionally there are local organizations such as the Wakeshma Township Historical Society which preserves local history through photographs and artifacts from the 1800s. Finally, if you are looking to watch some sports or participate in them yourself there are many sporting events available throughout the year including baseball and softball tournaments, golf tournaments at Gull Lake View Golf Course & Resort, or basketball games at nearby schools.
The population in Wakeshma is 1,279. There are 36 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wakeshma is 44, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wakeshma is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wakeshma
- 59.1% are married
- 7.6% are divorced
- 28.4% are married with children
- 9.1% have children, but are single
Race in Wakeshma
- 96.1% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander