Big Lake is a CDP located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska. Big Lake has a 2024 population of 3,212. Big Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually but its population has increased by 16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,769 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Lake is $97,322 with a poverty rate of 12.75%. The median age in Big Lake is 35.8 years: 36.6 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,802 | 86.7% |
| Two or more races | 168 | 5.2% |
| Native American | 167 | 5.17% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.87% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.74% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.43% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,343 | 2.41 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Married | 673 | 3.03 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Non Family | 469 | 1.23 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Female | 110 | 3.25 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Male | 91 | 2.85 | 16.5 | 83.5 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
76.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 2.94% |
| Associates Degree | 228 | 10.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 323 | 14.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 126 | 5.54% |
| High School Graduate | 936 | 41.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 0.83% |
| Some College | 577 | 25.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,916 | 1,848 | 374 |
| 2+ Races | 119 | 119 | 56 |
| Native American | 118 | 110 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 63 | 53 | 6 |
| Islander | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | 5 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 47.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $96,683 | $2,499 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,036 | $0 | $94,464 |
| High School Graduate | $57,155 | $59,479 | $46,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,306 | $64,911 | $36,379 |
| Some College | $43,438 | $63,214 | $35,568 |
$54,306
Average Earnings
$64,911
Average Male
$36,379
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.42% of Big Lake residents speak only English, while 2.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,676 | 322 | 12.03% |
| Native | 167 | 49 | 29.34% |
| Hispanic | 150 | 31 | 20.67% |
| Multiple | 168 | 10 | 5.95% |
12.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.04%
Male Poverty Rate
12.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Lake is Native, with 29.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Lake is Multiple, with 5.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.28% |
| Some College | 8.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 8.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 5.13% |
| Male Employed | 2.29% |
| Female Employed | 1.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,743 | $116,064 |
| Households | $77,292 | $97,322 |
| Married Families | $116,771 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,781 | $54,791 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
58.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
352
Number of Veterans
319
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 118 |
| Second Gulf War | 80 |
| First Gulf War | 69 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 113 |
| 65 to 74 | 96 |
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
| 75+ | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 324 | 14.94% |
| Native American | 28 | 19.31% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 13.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
45.42%
Born in Big Lake
98.21%
Native Born
1.79%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
1.58%
Naturalized
98.21% of Big Lake residents were born in the United States, with 45.42% having been born in Alaska. 0.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,212 | -10 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 3,222 | -10 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 3,232 | 344 | 11.91% |
| 2021 | 2,888 | 119 | 4.3% |
| 2020 | 2,769 | 91 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 2,678 | -87 | -3.15% |
| 2018 | 2,765 | -371 | -11.83% |
| 2017 | 3,136 | -416 | -11.71% |
| 2016 | 3,552 | -263 | -6.89% |
| 2015 | 3,815 | -144 | -3.64% |
| 2014 | 3,959 | -59 | -1.47% |
| 2013 | 4,018 | 382 | 10.51% |
| 2012 | 3,636 | 157 | 4.51% |
| 2011 | 3,479 | 129 | 3.85% |
| 2010 | 3,350 | 0 | 0% |