Big Lake city, Minnesota
Big Lake city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Big Lake city is a geographic entity located in Sherburne County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 12,929. The land area covers 7.23 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 12,929 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 32.5 yrs | ±2.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,036 | ±272 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,162 | ±315 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,036 | ±272 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 126 | ±142 |
| Median Home Value | $330,200 | ±$11,366 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,340 | ±$211 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $120,549 | ±$9,655 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,522 | ±$2,829 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% | ±2.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 694 | ±326 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 7,248 | ±452 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.9% | ±8.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 12,855 (2024)
ID: 128769
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
160 LAKE STREET N, BIG LAKE MN 55309-7500
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GUS Population: 103,059 (2024)
ID: 184135
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
13880 BUSINESS CENTER DR NW, ELK RIVER MN 55330-1692
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | MONTICELLO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | ALBERTVILLE, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | BECKER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | BECKER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BECKER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | BECKER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BECKER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BIG LAKE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BIG LAKE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-04 | SAINT MICHAEL, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Anoka Technical College
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College | 18.1 mi away | 1355 Highway 10 West, Anoka, MN, 55303 |
7634331100
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BIG LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 790 MINNESOTA AVENUE, BIG LAKE, MN, 55309 |
(763) 263-6445
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Anoka-Ramsey Community College
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College | 22.4 mi away | 11200 Mississippi Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433-3470 |
7634331100
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MONTICELLO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 200 WEST 6TH STREET, MONTICELLO, MN, 55362 |
(763) 295-2322
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Hennepin Technical College
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College | 23.9 mi away | 9000 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55445 |
9529951300
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BECKER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 11500 SHERBURNE AVENUE, BECKER, MN, 55308 |
(763) 261-4454
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PCI Academy-Plymouth
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College Vocational | 24.2 mi away | 4315 Peony Lane N, Plymouth, MN, 55446 |
5153372907
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ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 13020 ORONO PARKWAY, ELK RIVER, MN, 55330 |
(763) 441-1641
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North Hennepin Community College
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College | 24.2 mi away | 7411 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55445 |
7634880391
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ST. MICHAEL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 11800 TOWN CENTER DRIVE NE, ST MICHAEL, MN, 55376 |
(763) 497-1998
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ELK RVR, MN US, located 8.1 miles from Big Lake city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.5° | 3.5° | 13.0° | 0.80" | 8.2" |
| February | 28.0° | 7.0° | 17.5° | 0.83" | 7.3" |
| March | 40.5° | 18.3° | 29.4° | 1.67" | 6.3" |
| April | 56.2° | 31.9° | 44.0° | 3.04" | 2.4" |
| May | 69.0° | 44.5° | 56.8° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.6° | 56.2° | 67.4° | 4.45" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.4° | 60.9° | 72.1° | 4.49" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.6° | 57.7° | 69.1° | 4.03" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.5° | 49.0° | 60.8° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.8° | 36.1° | 47.0° | 2.96" | 0.2" |
| November | 40.9° | 23.5° | 32.2° | 1.71" | 5.3" |
| December | 27.4° | 10.6° | 19.0° | 1.10" | 6.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Lake city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Monticello city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
| Becker city | City | 7.6 mi | — |
| Otsego city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| Albertville city | City | 8.3 mi | — |
| Elk River city | City | 8.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2714105752. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.