Manistee Lake, Michigan

Manistee Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Kalkaska County in the U.S. state of Michigan. At the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 465. Although, in 2023, the population reportedly stood at 364. Manistee Lake is located within Coldsprings Township to the north and a small portion extending south into Excelsior Township.

History

The community of Manistee Lake was listed as a newly-organized census-designated place for the 2010 census, meaning it now has officially defined boundaries and population statistics for the first time. The CDP is organized for statistical purposes only and has no legal status as an incorporated municipality.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Manistee Lake CDP has an area of, of which is land and is water.
The community surrounds Manistee Lake. The majority of the community and population is located within Coldsprings Township, which contains of total area. A smaller portion extends to the south in Excelsior Township.