Economy & Jobs — Big Lake, Minnesota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $120,549 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$129,100 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,849 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| In Labor Force | 7,419 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 21.9% |
| Manufacturing | 13.9% |
| Retail | 11.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Gas Stations | 19 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 19 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Bars | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Law Offices | 9 |
| Real Estate Offices | 8 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Liquor Stores | 6 |
| Beauty Salons | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.