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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Big Spring

Texas · 25,233 residents · 19.138 sq mi
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Big Spring has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,257. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $36,300. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,233
+9%since 1990
from 23,093 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,318 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,207 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.1
+4%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,257
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,298 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,119
+38%since 1990
from $10,263 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.2%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 23.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$413
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $336 in 1990
US average: $602
63.6%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
36.4% rent
1.3
−15%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(17,043)
Black5.3%(1,228)
Hispanic / Latino30.1%(6,945)
Asian0.5%(120)
Diversity Score74.8%(17,274)
2000
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(12,210)
Black5%(1,258)
Hispanic / Latino44.6%(11,265)
Asian0.6%(156)
Diversity Score69%(17,407)
69
−8%since 1990
from 75 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.8%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 11.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Big Spring, Texas?

Big Spring, Texas has about 25,233 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Big Spring, Texas earns about $28,257 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Spring, Texas expensive?

In Big Spring, Texas, the median home is worth about $36,300, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Big Spring, Texas?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Big Spring, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Spring, Texas?

About 22.2% of people in Big Spring, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Spring, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Spring, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,140 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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