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Big Spring

Missouri · 167 residents · 3.358 sq mi
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Big Spring has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,227. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 105 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,000. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
167
+169%vs 2011
vs 62 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
50 / sq mi
+169%vs 2011
vs 18 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
−28%vs 2011
vs 62.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
577148220292201020202024Big Spring
2024140
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,227
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $30,114 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,773
−14%vs 2011
vs $17,197 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.122
−20%vs 2011
vs 0.152 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade29.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $79,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−60.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+17.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.3
−10%vs 2011
vs 2.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other33.9%(21)
Diversity Score56%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3%(5)
Other32.9%(55)
Diversity Score51.3%(86)
Diversity Score
51
−8%vs 2011
vs 56 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+12.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.5%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+12.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−21.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
28.8%
−19.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.4% in 2011
Female
71.2%
+19.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−17.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Spring, Missouri?

Big Spring, Missouri has about 167 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Big Spring, Missouri?

The typical household in Big Spring, Missouri earns about $30,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Spring, Missouri expensive?

In Big Spring, Missouri, the median home is worth about $71,000.

How educated are people in Big Spring, Missouri?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Big Spring, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Spring, Missouri?

About 21.9% of people in Big Spring, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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