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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Big Wells

Texas · 775 residents · 0.555 sq mi
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Big Wells has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $10,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $20,000. At a median age of 27.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 63% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 27.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

775
+10%vs 2000
vs 704 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,396 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 1,268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
27.2
−32%vs 2000
vs 40.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3695226758289811990201020202024Big Wells
2024544
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$10,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $15,208 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$3,813
−42%vs 2000
vs $6,594 in 2000
US average: $14,340
60.5%
+16.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$20,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $19,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$181
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $225 in 2000
US average: $450
81.4%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.2% in 2000
18.6% rent
2.0
+56%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.4%(66)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino89.6%(631)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.9%(161)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(671)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino94.1%(729)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.4%(104)
Diversity Score70.2%(544)
70
+206%vs 2000
vs 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.9%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
30.3%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 37.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
+47%vs 2000
vs 15.0 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 Wells, Texas?

Big Wells, Texas has about 775 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Big Wells, Texas earns about $10,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Wells, Texas expensive?

In Big Wells, Texas, the median home is worth about $20,000, and the typical rent is about $181 a month.

How educated are people in Big Wells, Texas?

About 3.9% of adults age 25 and over in Big Wells, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Wells, Texas?

About 60.5% of people in Big Wells, 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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