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Big Lake

Missouri · 159 residents · 1.655 sq mi
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Big Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,000. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,400. With a median age of 55.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
159
+25%since 2000
from 127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
96 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.6
+4%since 2000
from 53.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
55851161461761990201020202024Big Lake
202482
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,516
+12%since 2000
from $27,243 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services15.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−51.9 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
10.7% rent
Vacancy rate
63.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+2%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(155)
Black1.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(5)
Diversity Score9.8%(16)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+18%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.2%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Lake, Missouri?

Big Lake, Missouri has about 159 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Lake, Missouri earns about $46,000 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 $88,400.

How educated are people in Big Lake, Missouri?

About 11.6% 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 10.8% 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 1 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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