Big Lake, MN Demographics

A map of Big Lake's Population by Race

Big Lake, Minnesota has an estimated population of 378, a large decrease from the 464 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.9% White, 25.4% Native American/Other, 6.6% Multiracial, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.5% Black, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Lake, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Lake has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Big Lake, that probability was 55.4% in 2020 and 49.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Lake is ranked the 563rd most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. 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 was ranked the 523rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Lake's White Population

249 residents of Big Lake, or 65.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Lake is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Big Lake ranks 870th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lake's White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Big Lake's population has increased from 55.8% to 65.9%.

Big Lake is more White than neighboring Mahnomen (8.2% White). Big Lake is less White than neighboring Cloquet (84.3% White), Mahtowa (85.7% White), Brookston (74.8% White), and Scanlon (83.1% White).

Big Lake's Black Population

2 residents of Big Lake, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Lake is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Big Lake ranks 599th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lake's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Black residents' share of Big Lake's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.5%.

Big Lake is more Black than neighboring Mahnomen (0% Black), Mahtowa (0.2% Black), and Scanlon (0% Black). Big Lake is less Black than neighboring Cloquet (0.9% Black), and Brookston (6.8% Black).

Big Lake's Asian Population

2 residents of Big Lake, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Lake is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Big Lake ranks 554th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lake's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Big Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Big Lake is more Asian than neighboring Mahnomen (0% Asian), Mahtowa (0.2% Asian), Brookston (0% Asian), and Scanlon (0.1% Asian). Big Lake is less Asian than neighboring Cloquet (0.9% Asian).

Big Lake's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Big Lake, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Lake is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Big Lake ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lake's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Lake's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.1%.

Big Lake is more Hispanic than neighboring Brookston (0% Hispanic). Big Lake is less Hispanic than neighboring Mahnomen (20.5% Hispanic), Cloquet (2.4% Hispanic), Mahtowa (1.4% Hispanic), and Scanlon (2.3% Hispanic).

Big Lake's Native American/Other Population

96 residents of Big Lake, or 25.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Big Lake is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Lake ranks 31st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lake's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Lake's population has decreased from 36.2% to 25.4%.

Big Lake is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cloquet (5.2% Native American/Other), Mahtowa (0% Native American/Other), Brookston (8.7% Native American/Other), and Scanlon (1.2% Native American/Other). Big Lake is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mahnomen (50.3% Native American/Other).

Big Lake's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Big Lake, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Lake is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Big Lake ranks 376th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lake's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Lake's population has increased from 3.9% to 6.6%.

Big Lake is more Multiracial than neighboring Cloquet (6.2% Multiracial). Big Lake is less Multiracial than neighboring Mahnomen (21% Multiracial), Mahtowa (12.4% Multiracial), Brookston (9.7% Multiracial), and Scanlon (13.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.