Big Lake, Washington

Big Lake, Washington
CDP
Location of Big Lake, Washington
Location of Big Lake, Washington
Coordinates: 48°22′46″N 122°14′40″W / 48.37944°N 122.24444°W / 48.37944; -122.24444
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountySkagit
Area
 • Total
4.7 sq mi (12.3 km2)
 • Land3.9 sq mi (10.2 km2)
 • Water0.77 sq mi (2.0 km2)
Elevation
[1]
95 ft (29 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,980[2]
 • Density757/sq mi (292.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
FIPS code53-06050[3]
GNIS feature ID2407841[1]

Big Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in Skagit County, Washington, United States. As of the 2020 census, Big Lake had a population of 2,980.[4] It is included in the Mount Vernon–Anacortes, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Big Lake is an exurban community in a fairly rural setting, although recent years have seen significant suburban development. The area, however, has remained primarily residential. A few notable exceptions include a playable 9-hole golf course on the lake's east side, a 1950s-themed bar & grill, a quaint community store, and a small elementary school. The latter two are located at the historic north end of the lake, once a bustling logging town. A fire destroyed much of the town proper in the early 1900s, and that which was lost was never rebuilt.[5]

Based on per capita income, Big Lake ranks 134th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.7 square miles (12.3 km2), of which, 4.0 square miles (10.2 km2) of it is land and 0.8 square miles (2.0 km2) of it (16.46%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20001,153—
20101,83559.2%
20202,98062.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1970[7] 1980[8] 1990[9]
2000[10] 2010[11]

Big Lake first appeared as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. census.[10]

Racial and ethnic composition

Big Lake CDP, Washington – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[12] Pop 2010[13] Pop 2020[14] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 1,079 1,647 2,476 93.58% 89.75% 83.09%
Black or African American alone (NH) 4 7 17 0.35% 0.38% 0.57%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 12 10 26 1.04% 0.54% 0.87%
Asian alone (NH) 0 38 55 0.00% 2.07% 1.85%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) 1 1 4 0.09% 0.05% 0.13%
Other race alone (NH) 0 1 11 0.00% 0.05% 0.37%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 25 26 176 2.17% 1.42% 5.91%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 32 105 215 2.78% 5.72% 7.21%
Total 1,153 1,835 2,980 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2000 census

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,153 people, 462 households, and 328 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 291.8 people per square mile (112.7/km2). There were 548 housing units at an average density of 138.7/sq mi (53.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.97% White, 0.35% African American, 1.04% Native American, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 1.30% from other races, and 2.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.78% of the population.

There were 462 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the CDP, the age distribution of the population shows 22.7% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $57,500, and the median income for a family was $59,167. Males had a median income of $43,571 versus $29,821 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,560. About 5.1% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Most of the CDP is in the Sedro-Woolley School District. A western piece is in the Mount Vernon School District.[15]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Big Lake, Washington
  2. ↑ "2020 U.S. Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  3. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
  5. ↑ "http://www.jbgnews.com/2015/02/orphan-black-comic-will-expand-universe-new-trailer-for-season-3/403901.html". www.jbgnews.com. Archived from the original on July 6, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2026. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  6. ↑ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  7. ↑ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 28, 2023.
  8. ↑ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 19, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  9. ↑ "1990 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 22, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  10. 1 2 "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 26, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  11. ↑ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 24, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  12. ↑ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Big Lake CDP, Washington". United States Census Bureau.
  13. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Big Lake CDP, Washington". United States Census Bureau.
  14. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Big Lake CDP, Washington". United States Census Bureau.
  15. ↑ 2020 Census – School District Reference Map: Skagit County, WA (PDF) (Map). United States Census Bureau. December 21, 2020. Retrieved August 28, 2026. - Text list
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