Big Lake
Census-designated place in Carlton County, Minnesota
Big Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Carlton County, Minnesota, with 464 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,309 ft (399 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cloquet, 6.5 miles E.
- 464residents (2020 Census)
- 1,309 ftelevation · 399 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.5 km²
- 219 / sq mipopulation density
- 55780ZIP code
About Big Lake
Big Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Perch Lake Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. Its population was 443 as of the 2010 census.
Carlton County Road 25 (Mission Road) and County 7 (Cary Road) are two of the main routes in the community. State Highway 210 (MN 210) and the community of Sawyer are both nearby.
Big Lake is located 10 miles west of Cloquet.
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Living in Big Lake
- Median household income
- $92,500
- Median home value
- $256,800
- Median rent
- $99/mo
- Median age
- 42.8
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Big Lake had 464 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 464 |
|---|---|
| Density | 219 per sq mi (85 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Lake at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Carlton County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 464 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.12 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.7029° N, 92.6350° W |
| ZIP code | 55780 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2705744 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Lake
- Cloquet6.5 mi E
- Mahnomen6.6 mi NE
- Scanlon9.8 mi E
- Carlton10.2 mi E
- Mahtowa10.4 mi S
- Cromwell11.3 mi W
- Brookston11.4 mi N
- Esko12.5 mi E
- Wrenshall13.2 mi SE
- Barnum13.9 mi S
- Wright17.8 mi W
- Moose Lake18.5 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Big Lake
What county is Big Lake in?
Big Lake is in Carlton County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Big Lake, MN?
464 people lived in Big Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Lake, MN?
The ZIP code of Big Lake is 55780.
What is the elevation of Big Lake?
1,309 feet (399 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Lake?
Cloquet (6.5 mi), Mahnomen (6.6 mi), Scanlon (9.8 mi), Carlton (10.2 mi), Mahtowa (10.4 mi).
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