Big Lake, AK Demographics
A map of Big Lake's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,022 | 78.8% |
Native American/Other | 325 | 8.5% |
Multiracial | 313 | 8.2% |
Hispanic | 115 | 3.0% |
Asian | 37 | 1.0% |
Black | 21 | 0.5% |
Big Lake, Alaska had a population of 3,833 in 2020. It was 78.8% White, 0.5% Black, 1.0% Asian, 3.0% Hispanic, 8.5% Native American/Other, and 8.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Big Lake, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 355 places in Alaska, Big Lake is the 32nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Big Lake's White Population
3,022 residents of Big Lake identify as White, or 78.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Big Lake considerably larger than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Big Lake is ranked #79 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Big Lake is more White than neighboring Point MacKenzie (43.8% White), Knik-Fairview (73.8% White), and Meadow Lakes (75.3% White). Big Lake is less White than neighboring Houston (81.2% White), and Willow (85.1% White).
Big Lake's Black Population
21 residents of Big Lake identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Big Lake roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Big Lake is ranked #89 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Big Lake is more Black than neighboring Houston (0.3% Black). Big Lake is less Black than neighboring Point MacKenzie (6.6% Black), Knik-Fairview (0.9% Black), Willow (0.8% Black), and Meadow Lakes (1% Black).
Big Lake's Asian Population
37 residents of Big Lake identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Big Lake roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Big Lake is ranked #105 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Big Lake is less Asian than neighboring Point MacKenzie (1.9% Asian), Knik-Fairview (1.5% Asian), and Meadow Lakes (1.5% Asian).
Big Lake's Hispanic Population
115 residents of Big Lake identify as Hispanic, or 3.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Big Lake roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Big Lake is ranked #135 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Big Lake is more Hispanic than neighboring Houston (2.1% Hispanic), and Willow (1.2% Hispanic). Big Lake is less Hispanic than neighboring Point MacKenzie (4.9% Hispanic), Knik-Fairview (5.4% Hispanic), and Meadow Lakes (5% Hispanic).
Big Lake's Native American/Other Population
325 residents of Big Lake identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 8.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Big Lake slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Big Lake is ranked #240 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Big Lake is more Native American/Other than neighboring Houston (6.4% Native American/Other), Knik-Fairview (7.4% Native American/Other), Willow (5% Native American/Other), and Meadow Lakes (7% Native American/Other). Big Lake is less Native American/Other than neighboring Point MacKenzie (36.8% Native American/Other).
Big Lake's Multiracial Population
313 residents of Big Lake identify as Multiracial, or 8.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Big Lake roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Big Lake is ranked #123 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Big Lake is more Multiracial than neighboring Point MacKenzie (6% Multiracial), and Willow (7% Multiracial). Big Lake is less Multiracial than neighboring Houston (9.1% Multiracial), Knik-Fairview (11% Multiracial), and Meadow Lakes (10.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.