Big Lake, MN is a small town with a population of 11,614 and a population density of 1,643 people per square mile. It is located in the northern part of the state, and offers plenty of opportunities for year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, camping and snowmobiling. The local business district features many shops and restaurants including Big Lake Brewing Co., B & J Grocery Store, Thrifty White Pharmacy, and Big Lake Hardware. There are also a number of organizations around town such as the Big Lake Lions Club, North Star Community Services and the Big Lake Historical Society. Local sporting events include football games at the high school stadium, basketball games in the gymnasium, softball games at Pine Grove Park, and various tournaments throughout the year at local golf courses.
The population in Big Lake is 11,614. There are 1,650 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Big Lake is 31.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Big Lake is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Big Lake
- 51.0% are married
- 11.5% are divorced
- 49.7% are married with children
- 13.2% have children, but are single
Race in Big Lake
- 86.7% are White
- 2.7% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 8.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander