Big Lake, MN population by race
The table below shows Big Lake's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,550 | 88.98% |
| Black or African American | 363 | 3.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 291 | 2.45% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 570 | 4.81% |
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Big Lake population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Big Lake has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Big Lake's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Big Lake population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 88.98% are white, 3.06% are Black or African American, 0.42% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.28% are Asian, 2.45% are some other race and 4.81% are multiracial.
Big Lake 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Big Lake is White with a population of 10,550 (88.98% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 570 (4.81% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Big Lake, MN
By ethnicity, 733 (6.18% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 11,124 (93.82% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Big Lake, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 10,357 (93.10% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Big Lake, MN Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Big Lake's Non-Hispanic population.
Big Lake Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 10,357 | 93.10% |
| Black or African American alone | 363 | 3.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 6 | 0.05% |
| Asian alone | 33 | 0.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 10 | 0.09% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 355 | 3.19% |
Among the Hispanic population in Big Lake, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 502 (68.49% of the total Hispanic population).
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Big Lake, MN Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Big Lake's Hispanic population.
Big Lake Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 502 | 68.49% |
| Puerto Rican | 23 | 3.14% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 208 | 28.38% |
Things to know
What percentage of Big Lake, MN is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.18% of Big Lake population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Big Lake, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 502 (68.49% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Big Lake, MN have?
Big Lake, MN has 363 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.06% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Big Lake is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Big Lake, MN?
With 93.82% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Big Lake.
That being said, with a 3.06% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Big Lake.
What is the majority race in Big Lake, MN?
With a population of 10,550 (88.98% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Big Lake.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Big Lake, with 3.06% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
