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Big Lake

Missouri · 65 residents · 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 $48,750. Population has fallen 49% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $186,100. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65
−49%since 2000
from 127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
−49%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.8
+12%since 2000
from 53.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
55851161461761990201020202024Big Lake
202482
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,099
+91%since 2000
from $27,243 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance21.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical21.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,100
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
2.6% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+103%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+33%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Lake, Missouri?

Big Lake, Missouri has about 65 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Lake, Missouri earns about $48,750 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 $186,100.

How educated are people in Big Lake, Missouri?

About 29.3% 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 8.0% 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 95 residents, a change of about -59 percent over that period.

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