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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Big Lake

Texas · 3,616 residents · 2.388 sq mi
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Big Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,010. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,800. At a median age of 26.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 26.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,616
+25%vs 2000
vs 2,885 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,514 / sq mi
+25%vs 2000
vs 1,208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
26.3
−17%vs 2000
vs 31.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,010
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,478 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,009
−22%vs 2000
vs $12,829 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$333
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $385 in 2000
US average: $450
76.1%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.4% in 2000
23.9% rent
1.5
+23%vs 2000
vs 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(1,274)
Black3.1%(90)
Hispanic / Latino51.5%(1,487)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.3%(1,912)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76%(2,747)
Black1.8%(64)
Hispanic / Latino47.2%(1,705)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.3%(805)
Diversity Score76%(2,747)
76
+15%vs 2000
vs 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.6%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Big Lake, Texas?

Big Lake, Texas has about 3,616 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Big Lake, Texas?

The typical household in Big Lake, Texas earns about $28,010 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Lake, Texas expensive?

In Big Lake, Texas, the median home is worth about $40,800, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in Big Lake, Texas?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Big Lake, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Lake, Texas?

About 9.4% of people in Big Lake, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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