Big Lake, MN
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11,857
TOTAL POPULATION
5,795
MALE POPULATION
6,062
FEMALE POPULATION
95.60
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.61
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,677
PER CAPITA INCOME
$112,788
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$100,188
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.33
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
7,229
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
81.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Big Lake Zip Codes
Big Lake Area Codes
Race in Big Lake
The most populous races in Big Lake are White / Caucasian (10,550 | 89.0%), Hispanic or Latino (733 | 6.2%), and Two or more Races (570 | 4.8%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 33 | 0.3% |
| Black / African American | 363 | 3.1% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 733 | 6.2% |
| Native / Alaskan | 50 | 0.4% |
| White / Caucasian | 10,550 | 89.0% |
| Two or more Races | 570 | 4.8% |
| Some other Race | 291 | 2.5% |
| Total | 11,857 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Big Lake
The most populous ancestries reported in Big Lake are German (3,724 | 31.4%), Norwegian (1,298 | 11.0%), Irish (1,091 | 9.2%), Polish (886 | 7.5%), and Swedish (726 | 6.1%), together accounting for 65.1% of all Big Lake residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 31 | 0.3% |
| American | 536 | 4.5% |
| British | 22 | 0.2% |
| Burmese | 70 | 0.6% |
| Canadian | 12 | 0.1% |
| Chippewa | 63 | 0.5% |
| Colombian | 16 | 0.1% |
| Czech | 122 | 1.0% |
| Danish | 11 | 0.1% |
| Dominican | 55 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 50 | 0.4% |
| English | 551 | 4.6% |
| European | 250 | 2.1% |
| Finnish | 10 | 0.1% |
| French | 510 | 4.3% |
| French Canadian | 81 | 0.7% |
| German | 3,724 | 31.4% |
| Greek | 39 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 1,091 | 9.2% |
| Italian | 275 | 2.3% |
| Korean | 40 | 0.3% |
| Latvian | 15 | 0.1% |
| Malaysian | 23 | 0.2% |
| Mexican | 502 | 4.2% |
| Native Hawaiian | 15 | 0.1% |
| Navajo | 44 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 1,298 | 11.0% |
| Polish | 886 | 7.5% |
| Puerto Rican | 23 | 0.2% |
| Russian | 93 | 0.8% |
| Scandinavian | 119 | 1.0% |
| Scotch-Irish | 39 | 0.3% |
| Scottish | 70 | 0.6% |
| South American | 117 | 1.0% |
| Sri Lankan | 107 | 0.9% |
| Subsaharan African | 31 | 0.3% |
| Swedish | 726 | 6.1% |
| Swiss | 30 | 0.3% |
| Ukrainian | 47 | 0.4% |
| Welsh | 11 | 0.1% | View All 40 Rows |
Immigrants in Big Lake
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Big Lake came from Latin America (176 | 1.5%), South America (128 | 1.1%), Peru (101 | 0.9%), Central America (48 | 0.4%), and Mexico (48 | 0.4%), together accounting for 4.2% of all Big Lake residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 19 | 0.2% |
| Asia | 33 | 0.3% |
| Brazil | 11 | 0.1% |
| Canada | 19 | 0.2% |
| Central America | 48 | 0.4% |
| Colombia | 16 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Africa | 13 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 32 | 0.3% |
| Germany | 32 | 0.3% |
| Kenya | 13 | 0.1% |
| Laos | 23 | 0.2% |
| Latin America | 176 | 1.5% |
| Liberia | 6 | 0.1% |
| Mexico | 48 | 0.4% |
| Peru | 101 | 0.9% |
| South America | 128 | 1.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 33 | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | 10 | 0.1% |
| Western Africa | 6 | 0.1% |
| Western Europe | 32 | 0.3% | View All 20 Rows |
Sex and Age in Big Lake
Sex and Age in Big Lake
The most populous age groups in Big Lake are 20 to 24 Years (631 | 10.9%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (677 | 11.2%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 369 (6.4%) | 460 (7.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 618 (10.7%) | 390 (6.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 411 (7.1%) | 677 (11.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 545 (9.4%) | 334 (5.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 631 (10.9%) | 485 (8.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 329 (5.7%) | 315 (5.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 339 (5.9%) | 464 (7.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 420 (7.2%) | 466 (7.7%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 415 (7.2%) | 585 (9.7%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 425 (7.3%) | 353 (5.8%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 322 (5.6%) | 396 (6.5%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 351 (6.1%) | 245 (4.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 358 (6.2%) | 484 (8.0%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 84 (1.5%) | 121 (2.0%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 103 (1.8%) | 100 (1.7%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 36 (0.6%) | 93 (1.5%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 9 (0.2%) | 50 (0.8%) |
| 85 Years and over | 30 (0.5%) | 44 (0.7%) |
| Total | 5,795 (100.0%) | 6,062 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Big Lake
Median Family Size in Big Lake
The median family size in Big Lake is 3.32 persons per family, with single female/mother families (680 | 21.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.84 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (446 | 14.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.41 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,018 (64.2%) | 3.35 |
| Single Male/Father | 446 (14.2%) | 2.41 |
| Single Female/Mother | 680 (21.6%) | 3.84 |
| Total Families | 3,144 (100.0%) | 3.32 |
Median Household Size in Big Lake
The median household size in Big Lake is 3.02 persons per household, with single female/mother households (680 | 17.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4 persons per household. non-family households (771 | 19.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.47 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,018 (51.5%) | 3.35 |
| Single Male/Father | 446 (11.4%) | 2.73 |
| Single Female/Mother | 680 (17.4%) | 4.00 |
| Non-family | 771 (19.7%) | 1.47 |
| Total Households | 3,915 (100.0%) | 3.02 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Big Lake
Out of a total of 3,915 households in Big Lake, 3,144 (80.3%) are family households, while 771 (19.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,009, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 498.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 498 (12.7%) |
| 2-Person Households | 1,009 (25.8%) | 202 (5.2%) |
| 3-Person Households | 780 (19.9%) | 71 (1.8%) |
| 4-Person Households | 780 (19.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 367 (9.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 196 (5.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 12 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,144 (80.3%) | 771 (19.7%) |
Female Fertility in Big Lake
Fertility by Age in Big Lake
Average fertility rate in Big Lake is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 100.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 92.7% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 127 (92.7%) | 100.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 10 (7.3%) | 7.0 |
| Total | 137 (100.0%) | 45.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Big Lake
73.0% of women with births (137) in Big Lake are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 29.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 90 (70.9%) | 37 (29.1%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 100 (73.0%) | 37 (27.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Big Lake
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 24 (17.5%) | 37.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 49 (35.8%) | 34.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 44 (32.1%) | 94.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 20 (14.6%) | 93.0 |
| Total | 137 (100.0%) | 45.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Big Lake
27.0% of women with births in Big Lake are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (100.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 49 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31 (70.5%) | 13 (29.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 100 (73.0%) | 37 (27.0%) |
Income in Big Lake
Income Overview in Big Lake
Per Capita Income in Big Lake is $37,677, while median incomes of families and households are $112,788 and $100,188 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 11,857 | $37,677 |
| Median Family Income | 3,144 | $112,788 |
| Mean Family Income | 3,144 | $112,900 |
| Median Household Income | 3,915 | $100,188 |
| Mean Household Income | 3,915 | $111,470 |
| Income Deficit | 3,144 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 11,857 | 32.71% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 11,857 | 67.29¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 11,857 | 0.33 |
Earnings by Sex in Big Lake
Average Earnings in Big Lake are $47,952, $57,254 for men and $38,524 for women, a difference of 32.7%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 3,718 (49.9%) | $57,254 |
| Female | 3,736 (50.1%) | $38,524 |
| Total | 7,454 (100.0%) | $47,952 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Big Lake
The most common earnings brackets in Big Lake are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (588 | 15.8%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (527 | 14.1%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 128 (3.4%) | 115 (3.1%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 159 (4.3%) | 128 (3.4%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 127 (3.4%) | 205 (5.5%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 125 (3.4%) | 62 (1.7%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 75 (2.0%) | 128 (3.4%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 75 (2.0%) | 63 (1.7%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 57 (1.5%) | 110 (2.9%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 43 (1.2%) | 42 (1.1%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 89 (2.4%) | 16 (0.4%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 80 (2.1%) | 189 (5.1%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 188 (5.1%) | 131 (3.5%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 48 (1.3%) | 527 (14.1%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 134 (3.6%) | 214 (5.7%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 87 (2.3%) | 224 (6.0%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 182 (4.9%) | 62 (1.7%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 152 (4.1%) | 286 (7.7%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 414 (11.1%) | 356 (9.5%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 421 (11.3%) | 224 (6.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 588 (15.8%) | 279 (7.5%) |
| $100,000+ | 546 (14.7%) | 375 (10.0%) |
| Total | 3,718 (100.0%) | 3,736 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Big Lake
Average earnings in Big Lake are $66,056 for men and $45,625 for women, a difference of 30.9%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $72,009, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $46,166. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,207, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $33,931.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $46,166 | $51,750 |
| High School Diploma | $60,769 | $33,931 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $72,009 | $41,300 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,724 | $63,207 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $66,056 | $45,625 |
Family Income in Big Lake
Family Income Brackets in Big Lake
According to the Big Lake family income data, there are 1,138 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 36.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 9 families (0.3%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 57 | 1.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9 | 0.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 31 | 1.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 79 | 2.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 214 | 6.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 409 | 13.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 597 | 19.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,138 | 36.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 393 | 12.5% |
| $200,000+ | 217 | 6.9% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Big Lake
6-person families (198 | 6.3%) account for the highest median family income in Big Lake with $148,463 per family, while 2-person families (1,127 | 35.8%) have the highest median income of $40,870 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 1,127 (35.8%) | $81,740 |
| 3-Person Families | 750 (23.8%) | $95,714 |
| 4-Person Families | 692 (22.0%) | $141,058 |
| 5-Person Families | 367 (11.7%) | $119,228 |
| 6-Person Families | 198 (6.3%) | $148,463 |
| 7+ Person Families | 10 (0.3%) | $0 |
| Total | 3,144 (100.0%) | $112,788 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Big Lake
The median family income in Big Lake is $112,788, with families comprising 3+ earners (461) having the highest median family income of $157,981, while families with no earners (149) have the lowest median family income of $59,917, accounting for 14.7% and 4.7% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 149 (4.7%) | $59,917 |
| 1 Earner | 489 (15.5%) | $71,283 |
| 2 Earners | 2,045 (65.0%) | $117,070 |
| 3+ Earners | 461 (14.7%) | $157,981 |
| Total | 3,144 (100.0%) | $112,788 |
Household Income in Big Lake
Household Income Brackets in Big Lake
With 1,241 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Big Lake, accounting for 31.7% of all households. In contrast, only 27 households (0.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 70 | 1.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 27 | 0.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 102 | 2.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 153 | 3.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 341 | 8.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 560 | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 701 | 17.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,241 | 31.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 442 | 11.3% |
| $200,000+ | 278 | 7.1% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Big Lake
The median household income in Big Lake is $100,188, with the highest median household income of $127,938 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 113 households (2.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $46,250, with 419 households (10.7%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 113 (2.9%) | $127,938 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,880 (48.0%) | $120,459 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 1,503 (38.4%) | $98,497 |
| 65+ Years | 419 (10.7%) | $46,250 |
| Total | 3,915 (100.0%) | $100,188 |
Poverty in Big Lake
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Big Lake
With 3.8% poverty level for males and 5.1% for females among the residents of Big Lake, 75 year old and over males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11 males (14.7%) and 53 females (13.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 48 (10.5%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (8.6%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 90 (12.5%) | 53 (13.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (5.2%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 45 (6.7%) | 83 (10.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (2.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 12 (1.6%) | 13 (1.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 64 (9.0%) | 15 (2.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1 (0.5%) | 18 (8.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 11 (14.7%) | 14 (7.5%) |
| Total | 223 (3.8%) | 307 (5.1%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Big Lake
According to the poverty statistics in Big Lake, males aged under 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 369 (100.0%) | 409 (89.5%) |
| 5 Years | 149 (100.0%) | 139 (91.4%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 632 (87.5%) | 344 (86.7%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 154 (100.0%) | 473 (94.8%) |
| 15 Years | 45 (100.0%) | 50 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 311 (100.0%) | 206 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 820 (100.0%) | 561 (99.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 623 (93.3%) | 696 (89.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 835 (100.0%) | 1,029 (97.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 735 (98.4%) | 736 (98.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 645 (91.0%) | 711 (97.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 186 (99.5%) | 203 (91.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 64 (85.3%) | 173 (92.5%) |
| Total | 5,568 (96.2%) | 5,730 (94.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Big Lake
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Big Lake show that 0.5% or 11 of the total 2,018 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 1.4%, comprising of 11 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 794 (98.6%) | 11 (1.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 959 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 254 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,007 (99.5%) | 11 (0.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Big Lake
According to the poverty data in Big Lake, 2.7% or 12 single-father households and 10.0% or 68 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (6.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 households (70.6%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 12 (6.1%) | 33 (16.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (4.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (70.6%) |
| Total | 12 (2.7%) | 68 (10.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Big Lake
The poverty data for Big Lake shows that 11 of the married-couple family households (0.5%) and 80 of the single-parent households (7.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (1.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 household (70.6%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 11 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 45 (11.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (4.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (70.6%) |
| Total | 11 (0.5%) | 80 (7.1%) |
Employment Characteristics in Big Lake
Employment by Class of Employer in Big Lake
Among the 6,929 employed individuals in Big Lake, private company employees (5,152 | 74.4%), local government employees (565 | 8.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (517 | 7.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 5,152 | 74.4% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 168 | 2.4% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 186 | 2.7% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 517 | 7.5% |
| Local Government Employees | 565 | 8.2% |
| State Government Employees | 227 | 3.3% |
| Federal Government Employees | 114 | 1.7% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 6,929 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Big Lake
According to the labor force statistics for Big Lake, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,837), 81.8% or 7,229 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 231 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 98.1% or 1,850 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.9% or 40 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 336 (42.9%) | 40 (11.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 990 (88.7%) | 62 (6.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 593 (92.1%) | 17 (2.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 718 (89.4%) | 19 (2.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,850 (98.1%) | 37 (2.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,412 (94.4%) | 23 (1.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 532 (89.3%) | 16 (3.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 566 (67.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 171 (41.9%) | 18 (10.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 56 (21.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 7,229 (81.8%) | 231 (3.2%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Big Lake
According to labor force statistics for Big Lake, 90.5% of individuals (5,672) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,267) are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 113 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 94.4% or 1,454 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.3% or 12 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 225 (74.0%) | 16 (5.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,536 (88.8%) | 38 (2.2%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 2,456 (91.2%) | 51 (1.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,454 (94.4%) | 22 (1.4%) |
| Total | 5,672 (90.5%) | 125 (2.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Big Lake
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Big Lake are Management (606 | 8.7%), Community & Social Service (488 | 7.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (426 | 6.1%), Education Instruction & Library (382 | 5.5%), and Health Technologists (358 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Big Lake, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.1%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (77.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (64.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (96.1%), and Health Technologists (91.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 233 (38.5%) | 373 (61.6%) |
| Business & Financial | 208 (61.4%) | 131 (38.6%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 179 (64.4%) | 99 (35.6%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 47 (59.5%) | 32 (40.5%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 99 (81.1%) | 23 (18.9%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 33 (42.9%) | 44 (57.1%) |
| Community & Social Service | 68 (13.9%) | 420 (86.1%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 9 (24.3%) | 28 (75.7%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 15 (3.9%) | 367 (96.1%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 44 (77.2%) | 13 (22.8%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 37 (8.7%) | 389 (91.3%) |
| Health Technologists | 30 (8.4%) | 328 (91.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 725 (33.9%) | 1,412 (66.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,467 (49.6%) | 3,526 (50.4%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Big Lake are Food Preparation & Serving (513 | 7.3%), Healthcare Support (281 | 4.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (166 | 2.4%), Personal Care & Service (139 | 2.0%), and Security & Protection (31 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Big Lake, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (49.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (43.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (95.7%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 12 (4.3%) | 269 (95.7%) |
| Security & Protection | 12 (38.7%) | 19 (61.3%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (100.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 221 (43.1%) | 292 (56.9%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 82 (49.4%) | 84 (50.6%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 139 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 327 (28.9%) | 803 (71.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,467 (49.6%) | 3,526 (50.4%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Big Lake are Office & Administration (780 | 11.2%), and Sales & Related (637 | 9.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 335 (52.6%) | 302 (47.4%) |
| Office & Administration | 156 (20.0%) | 624 (80.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 491 (34.6%) | 926 (65.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,467 (49.6%) | 3,526 (50.4%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Big Lake are Construction & Extraction (526 | 7.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (344 | 4.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 338 (64.3%) | 188 (35.7%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 344 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 682 (78.4%) | 188 (21.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,467 (49.6%) | 3,526 (50.4%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Big Lake are Transportation (602 | 8.6%), Production (598 | 8.6%), and Material Moving (239 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 474 (79.3%) | 124 (20.7%) |
| Transportation | 569 (94.5%) | 33 (5.5%) |
| Material Moving | 199 (83.3%) | 40 (16.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,242 (86.3%) | 197 (13.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,467 (49.6%) | 3,526 (50.4%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Big Lake
Employment Industries in Big Lake
The major employment industries in Big Lake include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,101 | 15.7%), Manufacturing (973 | 13.9%), Retail Trade (826 | 11.8%), Construction (757 | 10.8%), and Transportation & Warehousing (678 | 9.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Big Lake
The Big Lake industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (88.8%), and Manufacturing (75.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (92.5%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (87.9%), and Educational Services (83.2%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 43 (75.4%) | 14 (24.6%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 484 (63.9%) | 273 (36.1%) |
| Manufacturing | 738 (75.8%) | 235 (24.1%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 141 (65.3%) | 75 (34.7%) |
| Retail Trade | 373 (45.2%) | 453 (54.8%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 602 (88.8%) | 76 (11.2%) |
| Utilities | 45 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 26 (50.0%) | 26 (50.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 142 (64.2%) | 79 (35.7%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 18 (51.4%) | 17 (48.6%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 62 (20.9%) | 234 (79.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 117 (73.6%) | 42 (26.4%) |
| Educational Services | 72 (16.8%) | 356 (83.2%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 83 (7.5%) | 1,018 (92.5%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 12 (12.1%) | 87 (87.9%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 274 (48.7%) | 289 (51.3%) |
| Public Administration | 89 (41.8%) | 124 (58.2%) |
| Total | 3,467 (49.6%) | 3,526 (50.4%) |
Education in Big Lake
School Enrollment in Big Lake
The most common levels of schooling among the 3,456 students in Big Lake are high school (955 | 27.6%), elementary school (766 | 22.2%), and middle school (706 | 20.4%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 203 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 240 | 6.9% |
| Elementary School | 766 | 22.2% |
| Middle School | 706 | 20.4% |
| High School | 955 | 27.6% |
| College / Undergraduate | 532 | 15.4% |
| Graduate / Professional | 54 | 1.6% |
| Total | 3,456 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Big Lake
Out of a total of 3,456 students who are enrolled in schools in Big Lake, 180 (5.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,276 (94.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 16 (19.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,072 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 63 (84.0%) | 12 (16.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 927 (94.3%) | 56 (5.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,072 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 579 (94.6%) | 33 (5.4%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 139 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 291 (82.0%) | 64 (18.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 138 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 66 (80.5%) | 16 (19.5%) |
| Total | 3,276 (94.8%) | 180 (5.2%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Big Lake
Business (454 | 26.4%), science & technology (368 | 21.4%), education (151 | 8.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (143 | 8.3%), and literature & languages (110 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 1,719 individuals in Big Lake who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 97 | 5.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 143 | 8.3% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 35 | 2.0% |
| Psychology | 50 | 2.9% |
| Social Sciences | 41 | 2.4% |
| Engineering | 76 | 4.4% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 368 | 21.4% |
| Business | 454 | 26.4% |
| Education | 151 | 8.8% |
| Literature & Languages | 110 | 6.4% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 20 | 1.2% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 9 | 0.5% |
| Communications | 69 | 4.0% |
| Arts & Humanities | 96 | 5.6% |
| Total | 1,719 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Big Lake
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Big Lake
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Big Lake are males with 2 vehicles (1,423, accounting for 41.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,718, making up 40.8%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 130 (3.8%) | 111 (3.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 245 (7.1%) | 398 (11.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,423 (41.5%) | 1,718 (49.2%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 1,015 (29.6%) | 900 (25.8%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 575 (16.8%) | 325 (9.3%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 37 (1.1%) | 38 (1.1%) |
| Total | 3,425 (100.0%) | 3,490 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Big Lake
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Big Lake are 45 to 59 minutes (1,255 commuters, 19.6%), 40 to 44 minutes (721 commuters, 11.3%), and 30 to 34 minutes (711 commuters, 11.1%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 118 | 1.8% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 433 | 6.8% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 554 | 8.6% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 602 | 9.4% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 459 | 7.2% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 339 | 5.3% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 711 | 11.1% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 484 | 7.6% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 721 | 11.3% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,255 | 19.6% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 604 | 9.4% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 125 | 1.9% |
Commute Time by Sex in Big Lake
The most common commute times in Big Lake are 60 to 89 minutes (515 commuters, 16.0%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (809 commuters, 25.4%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 57 (1.8%) | 61 (1.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 184 (5.7%) | 249 (7.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 185 (5.8%) | 369 (11.6%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 177 (5.5%) | 425 (13.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 253 (7.9%) | 206 (6.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 261 (8.1%) | 78 (2.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 486 (15.1%) | 225 (7.1%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 266 (8.3%) | 218 (6.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 308 (9.6%) | 413 (13.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 446 (13.9%) | 809 (25.4%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 515 (16.0%) | 89 (2.8%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 82 (2.5%) | 43 (1.3%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Big Lake
The most frequent times of departure to work in Big Lake are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (487, 15.1%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (606, 19.0%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 444 (13.8%) | 109 (3.4%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 246 (7.6%) | 113 (3.5%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 371 (11.5%) | 124 (3.9%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 463 (14.4%) | 303 (9.5%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 306 (9.5%) | 567 (17.8%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 487 (15.1%) | 488 (15.3%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 161 (5.0%) | 216 (6.8%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 175 (5.4%) | 213 (6.7%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 61 (1.9%) | 64 (2.0%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 95 (2.9%) | 87 (2.7%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 41 (1.3%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 46 (1.4%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 264 (8.2%) | 208 (6.5%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 147 (4.6%) | 606 (19.0%) |
| Total | 3,220 (100.0%) | 3,185 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Big Lake
Occupancy by Ownership in Big Lake
Of the total 3,915 dwellings in Big Lake, owner-occupied units account for 3,340 (85.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 575 (14.7%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 3,340 | 85.3% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 575 | 14.7% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 3,915 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Big Lake
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 498 | 12.7% |
| 2-Person Household | 1,211 | 30.9% |
| 3-Person Household | 851 | 21.7% |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,355 | 34.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,915 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Big Lake
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 278 (55.8%) | 220 (44.2%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,026 (84.7%) | 185 (15.3%) |
| 3-Person Household | 826 (97.1%) | 25 (2.9%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,210 (89.3%) | 145 (10.7%) |
| Total Housing Units | 3,340 (85.3%) | 575 (14.7%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Big Lake
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 136 (64.1%) | 76 (35.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 676 (76.0%) | 213 (24.0%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,685 (93.9%) | 110 (6.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 843 (82.7%) | 176 (17.3%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Big Lake
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 801 | 20.5% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,192 | 30.4% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 901 | 23.0% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 602 | 15.4% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 241 | 6.2% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 132 | 3.4% |
| 85 Years and Over | 46 | 1.2% |
| Total | 3,915 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Big Lake
Median Income by Occupancy in Big Lake
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 3,340 (85.3%) | $113,315 |
| Renter-Occupied | 575 (14.7%) | $50,875 |
| Average | 3,915 (100.0%) | $100,188 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Big Lake
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 27 (0.8%) | 24 (4.2%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (3.5%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (4.9%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 44 (1.3%) | 46 (8.0%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (1.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 101 (3.0%) | 50 (8.7%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 234 (7.0%) | 105 (18.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 402 (12.0%) | 158 (27.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 667 (20.0%) | 35 (6.1%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,169 (35.0%) | 72 (12.5%) |
| $150,000 or more | 696 (20.8%) | 26 (4.5%) |
| Total | 3,340 (100.0%) | 575 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Big Lake
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 50 (1.5%) | 57 (9.9%) |
| $300 to $499 | 112 (3.4%) | 9 (1.6%) |
| $500 to $799 | 376 (11.3%) | 16 (2.8%) |
| $800 to $999 | 134 (4.0%) | 79 (13.7%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 452 (13.5%) | 260 (45.2%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 1,042 (31.2%) | 137 (23.8%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 1,021 (30.6%) | 17 (3.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 107 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 46 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,340 (100.0%) | 575 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Big Lake
Housing Structures in Big Lake
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,325 | 84.9% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 118 | 3.0% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 59 | 1.5% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 45 | 1.1% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 44 | 1.1% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 217 | 5.5% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 107 | 2.7% |
| Total | 3,915 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Big Lake
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,095 (93.1%) | 230 (6.9%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 88 (74.6%) | 30 (25.4%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 50 (84.8%) | 9 (15.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 16 (35.6%) | 29 (64.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 217 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 91 (85.1%) | 16 (14.9%) |
| Total | 3,340 (85.3%) | 575 (14.7%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Big Lake
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 129 (3.9%) | 164 (28.5%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 657 (19.7%) | 199 (34.6%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 1,202 (36.0%) | 138 (24.0%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,352 (40.5%) | 74 (12.9%) |
| Total | 3,340 (100.0%) | 575 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Big Lake
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 2,781 (83.3%) | 324 (56.4%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 6 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 509 (15.2%) | 235 (40.9%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 19 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 25 (0.7%) | 16 (2.8%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,340 (100.0%) | 575 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Big Lake
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 132 (4.0%) | 85 (14.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 385 (11.5%) | 242 (42.1%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,622 (48.6%) | 231 (40.2%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,201 (36.0%) | 17 (3.0%) |
| Total | 3,340 (100.0%) | 575 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Big Lake
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Big Lake
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 519 | 2,821 |
| Median Property Value | $255,400 | $267,600 |
| Median Household Income | $75,302 | $625 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $616 | $46 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $2,989 | $106 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Big Lake
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 80 (15.4%) | 113 (4.0%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 249 (48.0%) | 1,886 (66.9%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 190 (36.6%) | 808 (28.6%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (0.5%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 519 (100.0%) | 2,821 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Big Lake
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 9 (1.7%) | 51 (1.8%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 32 (6.2%) | 18 (0.6%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 24 (4.6%) | 12 (0.4%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 103 (19.9%) | 77 (2.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 88 (17.0%) | 131 (4.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 118 (22.7%) | 314 (11.1%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 74 (14.3%) | 549 (19.5%) |
| $150,000 or more | 71 (13.7%) | 1,095 (38.8%) |
| Total | 519 (100.0%) | 2,821 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Big Lake
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 151 (29.1%) | 117,754 (4,174.2%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 106 (20.4%) | 985 (34.9%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 40 (7.7%) | 1,116 (39.6%) |
| 4.0x or more | 222 (42.8%) | 211 (7.5%) |
| Total | 519 (100.0%) | 2,821 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Big Lake
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 69 (13.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 12 (2.3%) | 140 (5.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 400 (77.1%) | 88 (3.1%) |
| Total | 519 (100.0%) | 2,821 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Big Lake
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Big Lake
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,134 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,487 (97.5%) | 65 (2.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,303 (99.7%) | 4 (0.3%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 1,296 (94.3%) | 78 (5.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,869 (99.1%) | 17 (0.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,453 (97.1%) | 43 (2.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,375 (95.8%) | 60 (4.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 408 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 251 (95.8%) | 11 (4.2%) |
| Total | 11,576 (97.7%) | 278 (2.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Big Lake
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,134 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 2,487 (97.5%) | 65 (2.5%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,303 (99.7%) | 4 (0.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Big Lake
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 431 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 1,017 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,272 (94.1%) | 80 (5.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,051 (95.6%) | 94 (4.4%) |
| $100,000 and over | 6,782 (98.6%) | 100 (1.5%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Big Lake
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 204 (18.0%) | 1,002 (88.4%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 533 (20.9%) | 2,043 (80.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 260 (19.9%) | 1,124 (86.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 216 (15.7%) | 1,109 (80.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 178 (9.4%) | 1,729 (91.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 165 (11.0%) | 1,380 (92.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 259 (18.0%) | 1,197 (83.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 408 (100.0%) | 294 (72.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 251 (95.8%) | 240 (91.6%) |
| Total | 2,474 (20.9%) | 10,118 (85.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Big Lake
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 158 (11.4%) | 12 (0.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 185 (12.4%) | 96 (7.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 244 (10.6%) | 199 (7.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 91 (48.7%) | 63 (28.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 55 (73.3%) | 72 (38.5%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Big Lake
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 7 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 38 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 61 (2.7%) | 20 (0.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 70 (37.4%) | 28 (12.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 44 (58.7%) | 11 (5.9%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 23 (1.7%) | 12 (0.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 35 (2.4%) | 77 (5.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 44 (1.9%) | 37 (1.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 17 (9.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 11 (14.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 151 (10.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 144 (9.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 156 (6.8%) | 126 (5.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 20 (10.7%) | 19 (8.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 11 (14.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 31 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 3 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 36 (1.6%) | 62 (2.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 22 (11.8%) | 25 (11.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 17 (22.7%) | 50 (26.7%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 31 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 3 (0.2%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 22 (1.0%) | 19 (0.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Technology Access in Big Lake
Computing Device Access in Big Lake
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 3,369 | 86.1% |
| Smartphone | 3,687 | 94.2% |
| Tablet | 2,676 | 68.3% |
| No Computing Device | 103 | 2.6% |
| Total | 3,915 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Big Lake
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 3,219 | 82.2% |
| Cellular Data Only | 271 | 6.9% |
| Satellite Internet | 413 | 10.5% |
| No Internet | 119 | 3.0% |
| Total | 3,915 | 100.0% |
Big Lake Summary
Big Lake, Minnesota is a city located in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 10,060 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
History
Big Lake was first settled in 1855 by a group of settlers from Wisconsin. The town was originally called Big Lake Station, and was a stop on the St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. The town was officially incorporated in 1887.
In the early 1900s, Big Lake was a popular tourist destination, with many resorts and hotels located on the lake. The town was also home to a number of businesses, including a creamery, a flour mill, and a sawmill.
Geography
Big Lake is located at 45°19'17" North, 93°41'17" West (45.3214, -93.6881). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.2 square miles, of which, 7.7 square miles is land and 0.5 square miles is water.
Economy
Big Lake is home to a number of businesses, including manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The city is also home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and other services.
The city is home to a number of large employers, including Big Lake Public Schools, Big Lake Medical Center, and Big Lake Industries.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 10,060 people, 3,845 households, and 2,717 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,303.2 people per square mile. There were 4,093 housing units at an average density of 527.7 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 2.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
There were 3,845 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $60,945. Males had a median income of $41,945 versus $30,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,945. About 4.2% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Big Lake?
Total Population of Big Lake is 11,857.
What is the Total Male Population of Big Lake?
Total Male Population of Big Lake is 5,795.
What is the Total Female Population of Big Lake?
Total Female Population of Big Lake is 6,062.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Big Lake?
There are 95.60 Males per 100 Females in Big Lake.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Big Lake?
There are 104.61 Females per 100 Males in Big Lake.
What is the Median Population Age in Big Lake?
Median Population Age in Big Lake is 31.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Big Lake
Average Family Size in Big Lake is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Big Lake
Average Household Size in Big Lake is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Big Lake?
Per Capita income in Big Lake is $37,677.
What is the Median Family Income in Big Lake?
Median Family Income in Big Lake is $112,788.
What is the Median Household income in Big Lake?
Median Household Income in Big Lake is $100,188.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Big Lake?
Income or Wage Gap in Big Lake is 32.7%.
Women in Big Lake earn 67.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Big Lake?
Inequality or Gini Index in Big Lake is 0.33.
How Large is the Labor Force in Big Lake?
There are 7,229 People in the Labor Forcein in Big Lake.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Big Lake?
81.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Big Lake.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Big Lake?
Unemployment Rate in Big Lake is 3.2%.