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15-405: The first non-native settlers to the area arrived between 1825 and 1830. Cass Lake drew many wealthy residents to purchase land along the lake for vacationing. In 1890, a railway line was built through Keego Harbor to connect to Detroit and Pontiac , making the area much more accessible. At the turn of the century, a prominent Pontiac lawyer, Joseph E. Sawyer, purchased and platted land just to

30-506: Is located on northeastern Cass Lake, with access via West Bloomfield Township and Waterford Township . Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows

45-491: Is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It is one of the three components of the Human Development Index of

60-613: Is on the main branch of the Clinton River . Upstream from Cass Lake is 243-acre (98 ha) Loon Lake . Cass Lake also connects with 363-acre (147 ha) Elizabeth Lake & the small Dow Lake , in Dow Ridge . Downstream from Cass Lake is the 532-acre (215 ha) Sylvan Lake . Cass Lake is the largest and deepest lake in Oakland County , and is in the northern Metro Detroit region of southeastern Michigan . Cass Lake

75-506: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 0.55 square miles (1.42 km), of which 0.50 square miles (1.29 km) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km) (9.09%) is water. The small Dollar Lake and canal remain within the city of Keego Harbor. The city is on the eastern shores of Cass Lake and is surrounded by Sylvan Lake on the east, Orchard Lake Village on the southwest, Waterford Township on

90-406: The average family size was 3.07. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 41.1% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.3 males. The median income for a household in the city

105-476: The calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income

120-406: The city. The population density was 5,388.9 inhabitants per square mile (2,080.7/km). There were 1,317 housing units at an average density of 2,563.1 per square mile (989.6/km). The racial makeup of the city was 94.08% White , 0.61% African American , 1.16% Native American , 1.05% Asian , 1.26% from other races , and 1.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.37% of

135-571: The north, and West Bloomfield Township on the south and northwest. As of the census of 2010, there were 2,970 people, 1,292 households, and 721 families living in the city. The population density was 5,940.0 inhabitants per square mile (2,293.4/km). There were 1,473 housing units at an average density of 2,946.0 per square mile (1,137.5/km). The racial makeup of the city was 84.1% White , 6.2% African American , 0.3% Native American , 2.3% Asian , 4.0% from other races , and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.8% of

150-409: The population. There were 1,223 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.7% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and

165-439: The population. There were 1,292 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.1% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.2% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

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180-639: The southwest along Orchard Lake . He built a canal to connect the smaller Dollar Lake to Cass Lake and declared the area to be a harbor on the eastern edge of Cass Lake. He named the area Keego, which was a phonetic spelling of the Anishinaabemowin word "giigoonh" meaning "fish." The spelling Keego comes from the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem, The Song of Hiawatha . The community was originally part of West Bloomfield Township before incorporating as an independent city in 1955. According to

195-509: Was $ 46,552, and the median income for a family was $ 49,015. Males had a median income of $ 37,031 versus $ 34,038 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 26,305. About 5.2% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over. Keego Harbor is within the West Bloomfield School District . Cass Lake (Michigan) Cass Lake

210-432: Was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.08. The median age in the city was 35.6 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 33.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 7.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,769 people, 1,223 households, and 664 families living in

225-554: Was named after former Michigan governor Lewis Cass . Cass Lake covers 1,280 acres (520 ha) and has a maximum depth of 123 feet (37 m). It is bordered by the cities, villages, and townships of Waterford Township , West Bloomfield Township , Orchard Lake Village , and Keego Harbor . It is a popular public lake in the Metro Detroit region. The lake is home to the Pontiac Yacht Club. Dodge No. 4 State Park

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