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Big Lake

Washington · 1,835 residents · 7.665 sq mi
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Big Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,162. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $370,700. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,835
+59%since 2000
from 1,153 in 2000
2000 – 2024
239 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
43.1
+4%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 20002024
9702K2K3K3K2000201020202024Big Lake
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$78,162
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
$33,437
+48%since 2000
from $22,560 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
7.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$370,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $224,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
$729
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $945 in 2000
US average: $853
61.6%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
17.9% rent
16.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
43.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
−56.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.7
+22%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(1,647)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(105)
Asian2.1%(38)
Other1.4%(26)
Diversity Score22.5%(413)
22
+187%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
18.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
81.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
8.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
9.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

18.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
33.5%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

48.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
51.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
10.7%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Big Lake, Washington?

Big Lake, Washington has about 1,835 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Lake, Washington earns about $78,162 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 $370,700, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Big Lake, Washington?

About 42.7% 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 7.0% of people in Big Lake, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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