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Big Lake

Washington · 2,980 residents · 7.665 sq mi
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Big Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,313. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,827 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $446,200. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,980
+158%since 2000
from 1,153 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
389 / sq mi
+158%since 2000
from 150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+12%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
9702K2K3K3K2000201020202024Big Lake
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,313
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,285
+110%since 2000
from $22,560 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$446,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $224,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,281
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $945 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
15.2% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(2,476)
Black0.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(215)
Asian1.8%(55)
Other5.6%(168)
Diversity Score34.7%(1,033)
Diversity Score
35
+342%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+80%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Lake, Washington?

Big Lake, Washington has about 2,980 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Lake, Washington earns about $95,313 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 $446,200, and the typical rent is about $1,281 a month.

How educated are people in Big Lake, Washington?

About 38.8% 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 5.4% of people in Big Lake, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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