East Lake, Montverde

East Lake is the name of both a master-planned community and incorporated town in Emerson County, Montverde. The population was 6,237 at the 2016 census. The town is between Fair Oaks Lake and the Emerald Lake.

History
East Lake was the sixth municipality incorporated in Emerson County. The community was master-planned and developed by MG Homes, their third community in Emerson.

Geography
According to the Union Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.19 square miles, of which, all 5.19 square miles are land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2016, there were 6,237 people, and 1,710 households residing in the town. The population density was 1201.4 inhabitants per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 72.4% White, 14.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 8.6% Asian, 1.5% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.

Community
Like other planned communities, MG Homes has complete control over the town of East Lake and is responsible for developing and maintaining East Lake.

Government
Although developed and maintained by MG Homes, the town itself is governed by the Emerson County and they have the final say in lawmaking, policies, etc. The town has a FP threhold of 2.5.

The town is home to the East Lake Reseach Facility, a large private research center.

Schools Edit
Schools in East Lake are operated by Emerson County Public Schools.
 * East Lake Primary School
 * East Lake High School