Big Lake: Demographics & People
About 12,367 people live in Big Lake, in 4,036 households. Median age 32.5 years. (4.5y younger than Sherburne County; 6.5y younger than Minnesota). Population is 84% White (non-Hispanic) and 7% Hispanic or Latino. 79% of households are family-led.
- 3.1 people per household.
- 21% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Current population 12,367; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 97,183 people |
|---|---|
| Population | 12,367 people |
Age Distribution
Median age 32.5y is 6.4 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Median age | 32.5 years (vs Minnesota 39.0y) |
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Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 12,367 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Asian population | 2.0% |
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| Black population | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 7.1% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 83.5% |
Households & Family Composition
4,036 households. 79% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Family households | 3,191 households |
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| Households that are families | 79.1% |
| Total households | 4,036 households |