The Lakes
Census-designated place in Murray County, Minnesota
The Lakes is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Murray County, Minnesota, with 590 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,509 ft (460 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Currie, 2.4 miles S.
- 590residents (2020 Census)
- 1,509 ftelevation · 460 m
- 33.7 sq miland area · 87.3 km²
- 18 / sq mipopulation density
- 56123ZIP code
About The Lakes
The Lakes is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Murray County, Minnesota, United States located north of Currie and south of Garvin. The population was 590 at the 2020 census. The community is centered about Lake Shetek, the largest lake in southwestern Minnesota. The lake and the community are located in parts of four townships in Murray County: Lake Sarah, Shetek, Murray, and Mason.
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Living in The Lakes
- Median household income
- $87,969
- Median home value
- $397,100
- Median age
- 62.7
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The Lakes had 590 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 590 |
|---|---|
| Density | 18 per sq mi (7 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
The Lakes at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Murray County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 590 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.70 sq mi (87.3 km²) |
| Water area | 9.76 sq mi (25.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,509 ft (460 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.1049° N, 95.6702° W |
| ZIP code | 56123 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2764543 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near The Lakes
- Currie2.4 mi S
- Dovray7.0 mi SE
- Garvin8.7 mi NW
- Slayton9.0 mi SW
- Tracy9.7 mi N
- Avoca10.8 mi S
- Hadley11.6 mi SW
- Westbrook12.4 mi E
- Walnut Grove13.0 mi NE
- Balaton13.3 mi NW
- Iona14.2 mi SW
- Lake Wilson16.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about The Lakes
What county is The Lakes in?
The Lakes is in Murray County, Minnesota.
What is the population of The Lakes, MN?
590 people lived in The Lakes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of The Lakes, MN?
The ZIP code of The Lakes is 56123.
What is the elevation of The Lakes?
1,509 feet (460 m) above sea level.
What towns are near The Lakes?
Currie (2.4 mi), Dovray (7.0 mi), Garvin (8.7 mi), Slayton (9.0 mi), Tracy (9.7 mi).
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