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Big Spring

Missouri · 149 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 $43,981. Population has fallen 44% since 2019, a loss of 116 residents. Median home value is $98,300. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 75.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
149
−44%since 2019
from 265 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
44 / sq mi
−44%since 2019
from 79 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.2
+273%since 2019
from 12.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
577148220292201020202024Big Spring
2024140
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,981
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $44,070 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,464
+29%since 2019
from $9,658 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
75.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 81.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $96,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 92.2% in 2019
5.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+2%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(200)
Black6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.5%(49)
Diversity Score49.1%(130)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(139)
Black1.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other22%(33)
Diversity Score41.5%(62)
Diversity Score
42
−15%since 2019
from 49 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 19.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+7%since 2019
from 27.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 92.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2019
from 66.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 61.9% in 2019
Female
33.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 38.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Spring, Missouri?

Big Spring, Missouri has about 149 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Spring, Missouri earns about $43,981 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 $98,300.

How educated are people in Big Spring, Missouri?

About 25.6% 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 75.8% of people in Big Spring, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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