Demographics & People — The Lakes, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 666 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~500 |
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| Median Age | 62.7 |
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| Total Households | 340 |
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| Family Households | 259 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.96 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0512 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 630 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 296 |
| Norwegian | 91 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 70 |
| Dutch | 56 |
| Swedish | 48 |
| Irish | 48 |
| Other groups | 48 |
| French (except Basque) | 29 |
| Belgian | 27 |
| American | 25 |
Language
| English Only | 639 |
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| Spanish | 5 |
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| Population 5+ | 654 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 58 |
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| Population 18+ | 589 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 18.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for The Lakes, Minnesota.
