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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Big Lake

Texas · 2,885 residents · 2.388 sq mi
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Big Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,478. Population has fallen 20% since 1990, a loss of 731 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,885
−20%since 1990
from 3,616 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,208 / sq mi
−20%since 1990
from 1,514 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.7
+20%since 1990
from 26.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Big Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,478
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,010 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,829
+28%since 1990
from $10,009 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$385
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $333 in 1990
US average: $602
81.4%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
18.6% rent
1.2
−19%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76%(2,747)
Black1.8%(64)
Hispanic / Latino47.2%(1,705)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score76%(2,747)
2000
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(1,274)
Black3.1%(90)
Hispanic / Latino51.5%(1,487)
Asian0.3%(9)
Diversity Score66.3%(1,912)
66
−13%since 1990
from 76 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.6%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−12%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Lake, Texas?

Big Lake, Texas has about 2,885 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Big Lake, Texas earns about $33,478 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 $39,500, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Big Lake, Texas?

About 10.2% 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 11.3% of people in Big Lake, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Lake, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Lake, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 731 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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