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Big Spring

Texas · 27,282 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 $35,183. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $55,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,282
+8%since 2000
from 25,233 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,426 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,318 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+4%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,183
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,257 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,754
+12%since 2000
from $14,119 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.4%
−35.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
38.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+22%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(12,210)
Black5%(1,258)
Hispanic / Latino44.6%(11,265)
Asian0.6%(156)
Other0%
Diversity Score69%(17,407)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(12,742)
Black7.4%(2,030)
Hispanic / Latino43.1%(11,751)
Asian0.9%(237)
Other2.9%(790)
Diversity Score74.7%(20,387)
Diversity Score
75
+8%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
41.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
19.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Spring, Texas?

Big Spring, Texas has about 27,282 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Spring, Texas earns about $35,183 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 $55,300, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Big Spring, Texas?

About 9.4% 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 20.9% 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 4,189 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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