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Big Lake

Alaska · 3,350 residents · 115.435 sq mi
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Big Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $185,000. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

3,350
+27%since 2000
from 2,635 in 2000
1990 – 2024
29 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
42.4
+12%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Big Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,250
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,382 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$25,987
+35%since 2000
from $19,285 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
13.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$185,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$907
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $705 in 2000
US average: $853
47.9%
−36.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
18.7% rent
53.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
28.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
40.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.0
+30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(2,275)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2%(52)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(187)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(2,833)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(104)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other11.4%(382)
Diversity Score33.5%(1,124)
34
+373%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.2 min
+1%since 2000
from 34.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
56.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
19.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
11.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
7.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
26.3%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

52.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
47.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
8.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
12.8%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Lake, Alaska?

Big Lake, Alaska has about 3,350 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Lake, Alaska earns about $61,250 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 $185,000, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in Big Lake, Alaska?

About 19.3% 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 13.5% 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 1,877 residents, a change of about 127 percent over that period.

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