Big Lake

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota

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Big Lake is a city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, with 11,686 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 938 ft (286 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Monticello, 4.0 miles SW.

About Big Lake

Big Lake is a city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 11,686 at the 2020 census.

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Median household income
$120,549
Median home value
$330,200
Median rent
$1,340/mo
Median age
32.5
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Big Lake, MN population

Big Lake had 11,686 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census11,686
Density1,616 per sq mi (624 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Big Lake at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountySherburne County
TypeCity
Population11,686 (2020)
Land area7.23 sq mi (18.7 km²)
Water area0.93 sq mi (2.40 km²)
Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Coordinates45.3424° N, 93.7430° W
ZIP code55309
Official websitebiglakemn.org
Census code (GEOID)2705752

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Big Lake

What county is Big Lake in?

Big Lake is in Sherburne County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Big Lake, MN?

11,686 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 55309.

What is the elevation of Big Lake?

938 feet (286 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Big Lake?

Monticello (4.0 mi), Becker (7.6 mi), Otsego (8.0 mi), Albertville (8.3 mi), Elk River (8.6 mi).

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