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Big Lake

Washington · 2,326 residents · 7.665 sq mi
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Big Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,286. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,173 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $666,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,326
+102%since 2000
from 1,153 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
303 / sq mi
+102%since 2000
from 150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+4%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
9702K2K3K3K2000201020202024Big Lake
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,286
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,572
+142%since 2000
from $22,560 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
+6%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$666,400
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $224,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,980
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $945 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
7.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+56%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,079)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(90)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78%(1,815)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(158)
Asian4.3%(100)
Other10.6%(247)
Diversity Score46.7%(1,086)
Diversity Score
47
+496%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+84%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.1%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2017
from 88.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 92.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Lake, Washington?

Big Lake, Washington has about 2,326 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Lake, Washington earns about $109,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Lake, Washington expensive?

In Big Lake, Washington, the median home is worth about $666,400, and the typical rent is about $1,980 a month.

How educated are people in Big Lake, Washington?

About 36.3% of adults age 25 and over in Big Lake, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Lake, Washington?

About 5.1% of people in Big Lake, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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