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Big Spring

Texas · 26,144 residents · 19.138 sq mi
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Big Spring has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,637. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,144
+4%since 2000
from 25,233 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,366 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,318 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+6%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,637
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,257 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,221
+57%since 2000
from $14,119 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,700
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$881
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
41.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(9,753)
Black5.4%(1,416)
Hispanic / Latino53%(13,861)
Asian1.3%(328)
Other4%(1,038)
Diversity Score72.9%(19,058)
Diversity Score
73
+6%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
43.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.7%
−61.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Spring, Texas?

Big Spring, Texas has about 26,144 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Spring, Texas earns about $55,637 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 $94,700, and the typical rent is about $881 a month.

How educated are people in Big Spring, Texas?

About 11.7% 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 19.6% 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 3,051 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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