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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Big Water

Utah · 315 residents · 5.992 sq mi
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Big Water has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,750. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 102 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $56,000. The poverty rate of 35.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

315
−24%vs 2000
vs 417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
53 / sq mi
−24%vs 2000
vs 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.8
−18%vs 2000
vs 38.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2813834845856871990201020202024Big Water
2024502
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,750
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,278 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,745
−42%vs 2000
vs $15,026 in 2000
US average: $14,340
35.7%
+21.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$56,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$358
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $538 in 2000
US average: $450
83.2%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.8% in 2000
16.8% rent
3.0
+53%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(376)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(22)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.6%(57)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(291)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian1%(3)
Other6.7%(21)
Diversity Score20.4%(64)
20
+50%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.8%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.1%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.7 min
+174%vs 2000
vs 11.2 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 Water, Utah?

Big Water, Utah has about 315 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Big Water, Utah?

The typical household in Big Water, Utah earns about $18,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Water, Utah expensive?

In Big Water, Utah, the median home is worth about $56,000, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Big Water, Utah?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Big Water, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Water, Utah?

About 35.7% of people in Big Water, Utah 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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