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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Big Lake

Alaska · 2,635 residents · 115.435 sq mi
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Big Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,382. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 1990. Median home value is $101,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,635
+79%since 1990
from 1,473 in 1990
1990 – 2024
23 / sq mi
+79%since 1990
from 13 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
−5%since 1990
from 40.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Big Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,382
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,583 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,285
+12%since 1990
from $17,201 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.6%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$101,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $75,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$705
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $575 in 1990
US average: $602
84.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 84.9% in 1990
15.3% rent
2.3
+14%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,385)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score17.3%(254)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(2,275)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2%(52)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score7.1%(187)
7
−59%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.7%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.1%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 82.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.8 min
−18%since 1990
from 42.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Lake, Alaska?

Big Lake, Alaska has about 2,635 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Big Lake, Alaska?

The typical household in Big Lake, Alaska earns about $43,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Lake, Alaska expensive?

In Big Lake, Alaska, the median home is worth about $101,100, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Big Lake, Alaska?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Big Lake, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Lake, Alaska?

About 14.6% of people in Big Lake, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Lake, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Lake, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,162 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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