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Big Lake

Minnesota · 11,686 residents · 7.234 sq mi
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Big Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,569. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 93% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $209,900. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,686
+93%since 2000
from 6,063 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.7
+14%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K5K8K11K13K1990201020202024Big Lake
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 58.4%(978)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.7%(900)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.2%(955)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.3%(854)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(653)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3416.9%(1,978)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4415.5%(1,807)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.4%(1,447)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 649.5%(1,116)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 745.5%(637)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842.3%(273)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.8%(88)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,569
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,658 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,998
+85%since 2000
from $18,931 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,162
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $536 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
17.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−26%since 2009
from 3.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Big Lake on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(5,811)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(109)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(9,741)
Black3.5%(405)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(596)
Asian2%(228)
Other1.5%(172)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.1%(458)
Asian origin
Chinese0.1%(6)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German34.8%(3,855)
Norwegian13%(1,440)
Swedish10.6%(1,178)
Polish8%(891)
Irish7.7%(852)
French6.5%(723)
English6%(663)
American4.5%(502)
Italian1.7%(189)
Finnish1.2%(131)
Dutch1%(115)
Czech1%(109)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.5%(51)
Greek0.4%(48)
British0.4%(42)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(37)
Canadian0.3%(35)
Swiss0.3%(35)
Slovene0.1%(16)
Ukrainian0.1%(13)
Danish0.1%(11)
Welsh0.1%(10)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Polish population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+33%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 82.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married43.1%(2,004)
Married46.8%(2,173)
Widowed1.5%(68)
Divorced8.7%(403)
Women 15+
Never married29.1%(1,402)
Married50.6%(2,439)
Widowed8.1%(388)
Divorced12.2%(587)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Lake, Minnesota?

Big Lake, Minnesota has about 11,686 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Lake, Minnesota earns about $88,569 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 $209,900, and the typical rent is about $1,162 a month.

How educated are people in Big Lake, Minnesota?

About 27.5% 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 4.7% of people in Big Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Lake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Lake, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,629 residents, a change of about 282 percent over that period.

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

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