Big Lake, MN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
11,085
Unemployment
0.9%
Poverty
4.7%
Median Home
$209,900
Median Income
$88,569
Median Rent
$1,162
Big Lake SnackAbility
9.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
5
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
4
Big Lake, MN Crime Report
59
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
519.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-77.85%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Big Lake / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 59 | 519.6 | 2,402.4 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 114.5 | 277.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 8.8 | 68.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 96.9 | 166.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 46 | 405.1 | 2,124.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 8 | 70.5 | 307.0 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 30 | 264.2 | 1,567.8 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 70.5 | 250.0 | 246.0 |
Big Lake, MN Cost Of Living
103
Big Lake's Overall Cost Of Living
Big Lake's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Big Lake | Minnesota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 104 | 100 | |
| Services | 112 | 106 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 112 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 117 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 86 | 101 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
Big Lake, MN Photos
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Population over time in Big Lake
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,085 | 3.6% |
| 2019 | 10,699 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 10,516 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 10,393 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 10,285 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 10,230 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 10,148 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 10,029 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 9,867 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 9,659 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Big Lake
| Race | Big Lake | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.2% | 79.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.0% | 6.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.3% | 5.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Big Lake
| Gender | Big Lake | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Big Lake for adults over 25
| Education | Big Lake | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 24.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Big Lake, Minnesota
| Income | Big Lake | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.7% | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 3.4% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.4% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.2% | 7.5% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.9% | 11.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.6% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.2% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 31.9% | 18.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.3% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.6% | 8.5% | 8.3% |
