Demographics & People — Big Lake, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,115 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,000 |
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| Median Age | 32.5 |
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| Total Households | 3,970 |
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| Family Households | 3,159 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.04 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1998 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,633 |
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| Black or African American | 377 |
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| Asian | 102 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 818 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,760 |
| German | 3,724 |
| Other groups | 1,833 |
| Norwegian | 1,298 |
| Irish | 1,091 |
| Polish | 886 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 733 |
| Swedish | 726 |
| English | 551 |
| American | 536 |
Language
| English Only | 10,651 |
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| Spanish | 494 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,292 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 441 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,320 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Big Lake, Minnesota.
