People in the Lakes Area provide a strong foundation for economic development. The integrity, trust, commitment, and work ethic found in the workforce would be valued by prospective employers. This same commitment transcends into personal relationships. Although the Lakes Area is home to many people who are tucked into rural and lake home settings, everyone knows your name if you want them to. This strong sense of community is invaluable when starting a business, raising a family, enjoying rural life with friends, and needing assistance from a community that really cares.

6,338	year round residents
11,733	summer months residents (including year round)

2000	2,398
2006	2,661

47.5 years

Ages	%
0 - 4	5.1%
5 - 9	4.8%
10 - 14	5.3%
15 - 24	11.9%
25 - 34	7.3%
35 - 44	11.3%
45 - 54	16.6%
55 - 64	16.8%
65 - 74	11.4%
75 - 84	6.6%
85 +	2.9%

2000	$35,392
2006	$41,434

White	98.3%
Minority	1.7%