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Big Lake

Minnesota · 443 residents · 2.115 sq mi
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Big Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,833. Population has grown 42% since 2011. Median home value is $170,800. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
443
+42%vs 2011
vs 312 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
209 / sq mi
+42%vs 2011
vs 148 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
−10%vs 2011
vs 53.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
243303364424484201020202024Big Lake
2024378
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,833
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $44,167 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,795
−14%vs 2011
vs $31,020 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.449 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services18.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration14.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $198,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $375 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−32.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.4% in 2011
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
41.2%
+9.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−24.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
−7%vs 2011
vs 4.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(230)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(3)
Other25.3%(79)
Diversity Score49%(153)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63%(279)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other17%(75)
Diversity Score46.3%(205)
Diversity Score
46
−6%vs 2011
vs 49 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 23.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.5%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.3%
−19.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.7%
+14.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.2% in 2011
Female
41.7%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Lake, Minnesota?

Big Lake, Minnesota has about 443 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Lake, Minnesota earns about $40,833 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 $170,800, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Big Lake, Minnesota?

About 27.3% 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 19.1% of people in Big Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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