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Big Lake

Indiana · 445 residents · 0.579 sq mi
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The short version

Big Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,341. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $251,400. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 81% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

445
+3%since 2023
from 430 in 2023
2022 – 2024
769 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 743 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
55.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 55.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20222024
42943343844244720222024Big Lake
2024445
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

$130,341
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $120,625 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
$56,563
+26%since 2023
from $44,935 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 62.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.447
+18%since 2023
from 0.381 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$251,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $216,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
100.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
0.0% rent
11.4%
−22.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
29.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
1.9
+8%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(418)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.4%(6)
Other1.4%(6)
Diversity Score6.8%(29)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(416)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.6%(7)
Other4.9%(22)
Diversity Score15.4%(69)
15
+126%since 2023
from 7 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
26.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

42.8 min
−5%since 2023
from 45.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
96.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
62.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
38.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
82.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 82.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

36.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 34.4% in 2023
64.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 65.6% in 2023
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
18.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Lake, Indiana?

Big Lake, Indiana has about 445 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Lake, Indiana earns about $130,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Lake, Indiana expensive?

In Big Lake, Indiana, the median home is worth about $251,400.

How educated are people in Big Lake, Indiana?

About 37.8% of adults age 25 and over in Big Lake, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Lake, Indiana?

About 6.3% of people in Big Lake, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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