Big Lake, Alaska Population 2022
Big Lake is a city located in Matanuska-Susitna County Alaska. Big Lake has a 2020 population of 2,678. Big Lake is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has decreased by -20.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,350 in 2010.
The average household income in Big Lake is $69,583 with a poverty rate of 16.97%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,023 per month, and the median house value is $229,200. The median age in Big Lake is 45.7 years, 45.6 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
Big Lake Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Lakewas:
- White: 82.95%
- Native American: 9.86%
- Two or more races: 5.78%
- Asian: 0.83%
- Other race: 0.36%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.22%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,297 | 82.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 273 | 9.86% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.22% |
| Some Other Race | 10 | 0.36% |
| Two or More Races | 160 | 5.78% |
Big Lake Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,040 | 2.66 | 76.1 |
| Married | 527 | 3.17 | 89.6 |
| Male | 47 | 3.13 | 12.8 |
| Female | 103 | 4.83 | 64.1 |
| Non Family | 363 | 1.25 | 68 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 1.03% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 69 | 3.38% |
| High School Graduate | 953 | 46.69% |
| Some College | 475 | 23.27% |
| Associates Degree | 183 | 8.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 270 | 13.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 3.43% |
Big Lake Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 122 | 118 | 46 |
| White | 1,694 | 1,631 | 277 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 44 | 7 |
| Native American | 154 | 131 | 6 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | |
| Islander | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 40.00%.
$45,781
Average Earnings
$53,063
Average Male
$32,917
Average Female
Big Lake Language by Age
Big Lake Language
97.66% of Big Lake residents speak only English, while 2.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.96% of the population.
Big Lake Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 273 | 89 | 32.60% |
| Hispanic | 134 | 42 | 31.34% |
| White | 2,163 | 339 | 15.67% |
| Other | NaN% |
16.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.47%
Male Poverty Rate
15.23%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Big Lake
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Lake is Native, with 32.60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Lake is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.21%.
Big Lake Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
53.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Big Lake Married by Age and Sex
Big Lake Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Big Lake Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 253 | 13.06% |
| Native American | 18 | 9.84% |
Big Lake Veterans by Education
19.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.20%
Veteran Disability Rate
49.4%
Labor Force Participation
44%
Employment Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
41.96%
Born in Big Lake
98.34%
Native Born
1.66%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
1.48%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.34% of Big Lake residents were born in the United States, with 41.96% having been born in Alaska. 0.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,350 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 3,479 | 129 | 3.85% |
| 2012 | 3,636 | 157 | 4.51% |
| 2013 | 4,018 | 382 | 10.51% |
| 2014 | 3,959 | -59 | -1.47% |
| 2015 | 3,815 | -144 | -3.64% |
| 2016 | 3,552 | -263 | -6.89% |
| 2017 | 3,136 | -416 | -11.71% |
| 2018 | 2,765 | -371 | -11.83% |
| 2019 | 2,678 | -87 | -3.15% |
| 2020 | 2,678 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 2,678 | 0.00% | |
| 2022 | 2,678 | 0.00% |