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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Big Water

Utah · 417 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 $30,278. Population has grown 32% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,200. Households here earn about 34% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

417
+32%since 1990
from 315 in 1990
1990 – 2025
70 / sq mi
+32%since 1990
from 53 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+22%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2813834845856871990201020202024Big Water
2024502
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,278
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,026
+72%since 1990
from $8,745 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.5%
−21.2 ptssince 1990
from 35.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,200
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$538
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $358 in 1990
US average: $602
77.8%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 83.2% in 1990
22.2% rent
2.0
−35%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(291)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian1%(3)
Diversity Score20.4%(64)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(376)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(22)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score13.6%(57)
14
−33%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.3%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
−64%since 1990
from 30.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Water, Utah?

Big Water, Utah has about 417 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Big Water, Utah earns about $30,278 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 $59,200, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Big Water, Utah?

About 11.9% 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 14.5% of people in Big Water, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Water, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Water, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 102 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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