Big Lake Township, MN, is a small community located in Sherburne County. With a population of 7,886 and a population density of 211 people per square mile, it's much smaller than the United States population and population density. The township is home to many local businesses such as MegaByte Computers, Big Lake Hardware & Supply Co., and Sunset Grocery Store. It also has plenty of year-round outdoor activities for its citizens to enjoy like fishing at Big Lake or camping at the nearby Elk Viewing Area. There are also plenty of organizations within the township like the Big Lake Lions Club and the Friends of Big Lake Township Parks & Trails. Lastly, there are several annual sporting events held in Big Lake such as the Great Minnesota Fishing Challenge and the Big Lake Township 5K Run.
The population in Big Lake township is 7,886. There are 204 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Big Lake township is 41, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Big Lake township is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Big Lake township
- 66.0% are married
- 4.2% are divorced
- 43.2% are married with children
- 3.8% have children, but are single
Race in Big Lake township
- 96.9% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander