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Big Lake

Minnesota · 378 residents · 2.115 sq mi
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Big Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $256,800. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% 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

378
+8%since 2023
from 351 in 2023
2010 – 2024
179 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 166 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
42.8
+8%since 2023
from 39.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
243303364424484201020202024Big Lake
2024378
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$92,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $84,583 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$40,674
−13%since 2023
from $46,852 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
12.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.413
−18%since 2023
from 0.502 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$256,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $251,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$99
US average: $1,442
91.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
8.5% rent
40.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 42.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
17.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
9.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.8
−6%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(223)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(7)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other33.3%(117)
Diversity Score60.6%(213)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(249)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other32%(121)
Diversity Score57.9%(219)
58
−4%since 2023
from 61 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.0 min
−2%since 2023
from 28.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
71.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 80.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
17.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
8.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% 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

6.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
55.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
13.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
34.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
47.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
14.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
11.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
83.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 81.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
94.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 93.0% 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, Minnesota?

Big Lake, Minnesota has about 378 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Lake, Minnesota earns about $92,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In Big Lake, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $256,800, and the typical rent is about $99 a month.

How educated are people in Big Lake, Minnesota?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Big Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Lake, Minnesota?

About 12.7% of people in Big Lake, Minnesota 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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