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Big Water

Utah · 449 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 $42,391. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $130,500. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
449
+8%since 2000
from 417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
75 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+19%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2813834845856871990201020202024Big Water
2024502
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,391
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,278 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,560
+90%since 2000
from $15,026 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,009
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+57%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(365)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(30)
Asian1.1%(5)
Other4.7%(21)
Diversity Score31.4%(141)
Diversity Score
31
+131%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+82%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+32.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−23.2 ptssince 2011
from 79.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 67.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Water, Utah?

Big Water, Utah has about 449 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Water, Utah earns about $42,391 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 $130,500, and the typical rent is about $1,009 a month.

How educated are people in Big Water, Utah?

About 16.9% 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 8.4% 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 134 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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