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Big Lake

Missouri · 71 residents (2025 est.) · 1.655 sq mi
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Big Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 45 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $217,500. With a median age of 60.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 115%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82
−35%since 2000
from 127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
50 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.3
+13%since 2000
from 53.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:71 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
55851161461761990201020202024Big Lake
202482
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,055
+76%since 2000
from $27,243 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
+15%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance30.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical30.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services19.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration11.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Information3.8%
US avg: 10.8%
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

Median home value
$217,500
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
2.0% rent
Vacancy rate
79.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+157%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(80)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(5)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.9%
−22.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.1%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.9%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.5%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2017
from 68.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Lake, Missouri?

Big Lake, Missouri has about 82 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Lake, Missouri earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Lake, Missouri expensive?

In Big Lake, Missouri, the median home is worth about $217,500.

How educated are people in Big Lake, Missouri?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Big Lake, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Lake, Missouri?

About 8.5% of people in Big Lake, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Lake, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Lake, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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

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