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The Lakes

Minnesota · 667 residents · 33.699 sq mi
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The Lakes has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $249,100. With a median age of 57.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
667
+8%since 2000
from 619 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
20 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
57.1
+16%since 2000
from 49.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5425846256667082000201020202024The Lakes
2024594
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,813
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,968
+50%since 2000
from $23,980 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,100
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$557
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−40.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
6.4% rent
Vacancy rate
50.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+65%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(614)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99%(660)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(12)
Diversity Score
2
+360%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.0%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Lakes, Minnesota?

The Lakes, Minnesota has about 667 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in The Lakes, Minnesota?

The typical household in The Lakes, Minnesota earns about $57,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is The Lakes, Minnesota expensive?

In The Lakes, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $249,100, and the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in The Lakes, Minnesota?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in The Lakes, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The Lakes, Minnesota?

About 5.5% of people in The Lakes, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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