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Big Lake

Minnesota · 464 residents · 2.115 sq mi
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Big Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,438. Population has grown 23% since 2019. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $223,300. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
464
+23%since 2019
from 378 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
219 / sq mi
+23%since 2019
from 179 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
−8%since 2019
from 50.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
243303364424484201020202024Big Lake
2024378
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,438
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,833 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,710
+3%since 2019
from $40,302 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $200,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$99
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $104 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 80.2% in 2019
15.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+8%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(209)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other42.3%(160)
Diversity Score64.4%(243)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(259)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(18)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other27.7%(128)
Diversity Score61.5%(285)
Diversity Score
62
−4%since 2019
from 64 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2019
from 29.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 97.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+13%since 2019
from 24.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 80.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 37.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
Female
52.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Lake, Minnesota?

Big Lake, Minnesota has about 464 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 $78,438 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 $223,300, and the typical rent is about $99 a month.

How educated are people in Big Lake, Minnesota?

About 18.5% 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 8.9% of people in Big Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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