Lakeside

Census-designated place in Ottawa County, Ohio

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Lakeside is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ottawa County, Ohio, with 668 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 610 ft (186 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marblehead, 1.6 miles E.

About Lakeside

Lakeside is a private community and census-designated place in Danbury Township, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States, on the shores of Lake Erie. It was formed in 1873 by members of the Methodist Church and remains a church-affiliated vacation resort and United Methodist Annual Conference site. It is one of only a few continuously operating Independent Chautauquas that persist in the 21st century. Located just west of the village of Marblehead, the community is approximately one square mile in size. As of the 2020 census, Lakeside had a population of 668. The entire community is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Lakeside Historic District.

As an unincorporated community, Lakeside is governed by the Lakeside Association, a company whose CEO is the de facto leader of the community. Its current CEO is Charles Allen.

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Median household income
$92,500
Median home value
$445,200
Median age
67.7
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Lakeside, OH population

Lakeside had 668 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census668
Density971 per sq mi (375 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Lakeside at a glance

StateOhio (OH)
CountyOttawa County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population668 (2020)
Land area0.69 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Coordinates41.5409° N, 82.7534° W
ZIP code43440
Census code (GEOID)3941552

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Lakeside

What county is Lakeside in?

Lakeside is in Ottawa County, Ohio.

What is the population of Lakeside, OH?

668 people lived in Lakeside at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Lakeside, OH?

The ZIP code of Lakeside is 43440.

What is the elevation of Lakeside?

610 feet (186 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Lakeside?

Marblehead (1.6 mi), Kelleys Island (4.9 mi), Bay View (6.2 mi), Sandusky (6.2 mi), Crystal Rock (7.9 mi).

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