Big Lake, WA Demographics

A map of Big Lake's Population by Race

Big Lake, Washington has an estimated population of 2,326, a large decrease from the 2,980 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.0% White, 7.2% Multiracial, 6.8% Hispanic, 4.3% Asian, 3.4% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington 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 30.0% in 2020 and 37.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Lake is ranked the 295th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 262nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Lake's White Population

1,815 residents of Big Lake, or 78.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Lake is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Big Lake ranks 208th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lake's White population has declined by an estimated 26.7%. White residents' share of Big Lake's population has decreased from 83.1% to 78.0%.

Big Lake is more White than neighboring Mount Vernon (53.6% White), and Burlington (62.3% White). Big Lake is less White than neighboring Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) (82.3% White), Lake McMurray (95.6% White), and Conway (100% White).

Big Lake's Black Population

6 residents of Big Lake, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Lake is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Big Lake ranks 331st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lake's Black population has declined by an estimated 64.7%. Black residents' share of Big Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Big Lake is more Black than neighboring Lake McMurray (0% Black), and Conway (0% Black). Big Lake is less Black than neighboring Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) (0.7% Black), Mount Vernon (1.4% Black), and Burlington (1.6% Black).

Big Lake's Asian Population

100 residents of Big Lake, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Lake is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Big Lake ranks 256th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lake's Asian population has grown by an estimated 81.8%. Asian residents' share of Big Lake's population has increased from 1.8% to 4.3%.

Big Lake is more Asian than neighboring Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) (2.9% Asian), Lake McMurray (1.1% Asian), Mount Vernon (3.3% Asian), Conway (0% Asian), and Burlington (2.5% Asian).

Big Lake's Hispanic Population

158 residents of Big Lake, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Lake is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Big Lake ranks 339th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lake's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 26.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.8%.

Big Lake is more Hispanic than neighboring Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) (2% Hispanic), Lake McMurray (0% Hispanic), and Conway (0% Hispanic). Big Lake is less Hispanic than neighboring Mount Vernon (36.8% Hispanic), and Burlington (28.6% Hispanic).

Big Lake's Native American/Other Population

80 residents of Big Lake, or 3.4% 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 comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Lake ranks 430th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lake's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 95.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Lake's population has increased from 1.4% to 3.4%.

Big Lake is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) (1.5% Native American/Other), Lake McMurray (3.3% Native American/Other), Mount Vernon (1.1% Native American/Other), Conway (0% Native American/Other), and Burlington (1% Native American/Other).

Big Lake's Multiracial Population

167 residents of Big Lake, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Lake is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Big Lake ranks 370th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lake's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Lake's population has increased from 5.9% to 7.2%.

Big Lake is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake McMurray (0% Multiracial), Mount Vernon (3.9% Multiracial), Conway (0% Multiracial), and Burlington (4% Multiracial). Big Lake is less Multiracial than neighboring Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) (10.6% 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.