| Place Name | The Lakes |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 56123 56132 56172 56175 |
| County | Murray County |
| Area Code(s) | 507 |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Population (2022) | 556 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -11.54% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 97.84% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Minnesota 7th |
| State House Districts | 22A |
| State Senate Districts | 22 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 97.84% |
| African American | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 0.31% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 1.7% |