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Big Lake, MN Demographics

A map of Big Lake's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
9,74183.4%
Multiracial
6035.2%
Hispanic
5965.1%
Black
4053.5%
Asian
2282.0%
Native American/Other
1131.0%

Big Lake, Minnesota had a population of 11,686 in 2020. It was 83.4% White, 3.5% Black, 2.0% Asian, 5.1% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.2% 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 913 places in Minnesota, Big Lake is the 93rd 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

9,741 residents of Big Lake identify as White, or 83.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Big Lake slightly larger than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Big Lake is ranked #689 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Big Lake is more White than neighboring Monticello (83.2% White). Big Lake is less White than neighboring Albertville (83.7% White), Becker (91.7% White), Otsego (86.3% White), and St. Michael (86.9% White).

Big Lake's Black Population

405 residents of Big Lake identify as Black, or 3.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Big Lake roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Big Lake is ranked #90 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Big Lake is more Black than neighboring Monticello (2% Black), Becker (0.8% Black), and St. Michael (3.4% Black). Big Lake is less Black than neighboring Albertville (4.6% Black).

Big Lake's Asian Population

228 residents of Big Lake identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Big Lake roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Big Lake is ranked #143 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Big Lake is more Asian than neighboring Monticello (1.6% Asian), and Becker (0.7% Asian). Big Lake is less Asian than neighboring Albertville (2.7% Asian), Otsego (2.2% Asian), and St. Michael (2.1% Asian).

Big Lake's Hispanic Population

596 residents of Big Lake identify as Hispanic, or 5.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Big Lake roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Big Lake is ranked #237 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Big Lake is more Hispanic than neighboring Albertville (3.5% Hispanic), Becker (2.7% Hispanic), Otsego (3.1% Hispanic), and St. Michael (3.1% Hispanic). Big Lake is less Hispanic than neighboring Monticello (8.1% Hispanic).

Big Lake's Native American/Other Population

113 residents of Big Lake identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Big Lake roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Big Lake is ranked #299 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Big Lake is more Native American/Other than neighboring Monticello (0.7% Native American/Other), Albertville (0.7% Native American/Other), Becker (0.3% Native American/Other), Otsego (0.7% Native American/Other), and St. Michael (0.6% Native American/Other).

Big Lake's Multiracial Population

603 residents of Big Lake identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Big Lake roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Big Lake is ranked #152 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Big Lake is more Multiracial than neighboring Monticello (4.2% Multiracial), Albertville (4.7% Multiracial), Becker (3.8% Multiracial), Otsego (4.3% Multiracial), and St. Michael (3.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.