Big Lake, Minnesota
Big Lake: City in Texas, USA
About
Big Lake is a city located in the county of Sherburne in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,386 and a population density of 1,817 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,134 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Big Lake
| Population : | 8,134 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Sherburne County |
| Postal code : | 76932 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 325 |
| Area : | 4.06 km2 |
| Official name : | Big Lake |
| Altitude : | 2,690 feet / 820 meters |
| Capital city : | Big Lake is capital of Reagan County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:09:22 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 2,001 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Big Lake is located at 45°19'57"N 93°44'46"W (45.3324600, -93.7460800).
Big Lake map
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- Official Website
Official website of Big Lake
Demographics
The population of Big Lake increased by 9.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,386 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,411 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,419 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,461 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,522 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,560 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,693 | 1.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,784 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,910 | 1.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,013 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,134 | 1.49% | estimation process |
People born in Big Lake (1)
American basketball player Alicia Thompson was born in Big Lake
Schools in Big Lake
College & universities near Big Lake, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172954 | Anoka Technical College | Anoka (MN) | 55303 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Big Lake, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
Post offices near Big Lake
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Big Lak Post Office | Big Lake (MN) | 55309 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Big Lake , Texas city in Texas, USA with a population of 3,348 people.
- Big Lake , Missouri village in Holt County, Missouri with a population of 138 people.
Other cities in Sherburne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sherburne County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elk River | 25,601 | City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States |
| Zimmerman | 6,135 | City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States |
| Becker | 5,546 | City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Orrock | 3,819 | Township in Sherburne County, Minnesota |
| Santiago | 2,091 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Clear Lake | 1,687 | City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Big Lake distances to largest Minnesota cities
