Big Spring, TX Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Big Spring?
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There are 25,949 residents in Big Spring, with a median age of 36.9. Of this, 57.22% are males and 42.78% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.29% of the resident pool in Big Spring, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.24%. Additionally, 9.46% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 21,924 people in Big Spring currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 21,924 people in Big Spring currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 25,949 | -0.9% |
| Male Population | 14,847 | -0.9% |
| Female Population | 11,102 | -0.9% |
Male population 57.22%
Female population 42.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36.9 | 1.9% |
| Citizen US Born | 22,652 | 0.3% |
| Citizen not US Born | 842 | 12.9% |
| Not Citizen | 2,455 | -14.2% |
Citizen US Born 87.29%
Citizen not US Born 3.24%
Not Citizen 9.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 107 | -43.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,547 | -14.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,709 | 31.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 474 | -10.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 21,924 | -1.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.42%
Moved from Same County 6.01%
Moved from Same State 6.63%
Moved from Different State 1.84%
Same House as Last Year 85.11%
What are the employment statistics in Big Spring?
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White-collar workers make up 68.49% of the working population in Big Spring, while blue-collar employees account for 31.51%. There are also 525 entrepreneurs in Big Spring (5.35% of the workforce); 7,252 workers employed in private companies (73.9%); and 1,613 people working in governmental institutions (16.44%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 6,721 | -0.8% |
| Blue Collar | 3,092 | -2.8% |
White Collar 68.49%
Blue Collar 31.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 525 | -19.6% |
| Private Companies | 7,252 | -0.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,613 | 3.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 423 | -4.1% |
Self Employees 5.35%
Private Companies 73.9%
Governmental Workers 16.44%
Not for Profit Companies 4.31%
How many households are there in Big Spring?
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There are a total of 8,849 households in Big Spring, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62.72% of these Big Spring households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.28%. Additionally, 37.87% of households have children and 62.13% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 8,849 | -1.9% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | 0.8% |
| Family Households | 5,550 | -0.5% |
| Non-family Households | 3,299 | -4.3% |
Family Households 62.72%
Non-family Households 37.28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,351 | 8.0% |
| Households without Children | 5,498 | -7.1% |
Households with Children 37.87%
Households without Children 62.13%
What are the median and average incomes in Big Spring?
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The average annual household income in Big Spring is $80,266, while the median household income sits at $65,418 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $76,900, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $67,290. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $63,288 and $45,110, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $80,266 | 16.6% |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | 10.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,873 | -8.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 18,012 | 1.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Big Spring?
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There are 10,275 housing units in Big Spring, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1964. Of the 8,849 occupied housing units in Big Spring, 61.79% are owner-occupied, while 38.21% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 44.6% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $152,900. In general, housing costs reach $918 per month in Big Spring.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 44.6% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $152,900. In general, housing costs reach $918 per month in Big Spring.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 10,275 | 0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1964 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 469 | 21.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 953 | 16.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,831 | -4.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,349 | -10.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,561 | 7.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 665 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 477 | 7.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 477 | 6.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 493 | 3.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,849 | -1.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,468 | -1.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 3,381 | -2.0% |
Owner Occupied 61.79%
Renter Occupied 38.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,439 | 1.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,029 | -4.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $152,900 | 12.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $100,100 | 11.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $918 | 11.4% |
With Mortgage 44.6%
Without Mortgage 55.4%
What is the level of education in Big Spring?
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Approximately 48.55% of the population in Big Spring holds a high school degree (that's 9,910 residents), while 24.34% have attained a college certificate (5,552 locals) and 7.53% have a bachelor's degree (1,538 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,898 | -5.0% |
| Some High School | 9,910 | -2.3% |
| Some College | 5,552 | -1.8% |
| Associate Degree | 1,390 | 14.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,538 | 7.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 708 | -4.6% |
No High School 9.3%
Some High School 48.55%
Some College 24.34%
Associate Degree 6.81%
Bachelor's Degree 7.53%
Graduate Degree 3.47%
What is the marital status of Big Spring residents?
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A total of 7,199 people in Big Spring have never been married (which represents 33.94% of the total population), while 9,893 of them are wedded (46.64%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 756 (3.56%) and 2,930 (13.81%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 7,199 | -3.6% |
| Married | 9,893 | -0.4% |
| Separated | 756 | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 1,189 | -9.5% |
| Divorced | 2,930 | 4.4% |
Never Married 33.94%
Married 46.64%
Separated 3.56%
Widowed 5.61%
Divorced 13.81%
What are the most common means of transportation in Big Spring?
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The top three means of transportation people in Big Spring use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 9,294 residents commute by car, 143 prefer going to work by walking and 13 by bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 9,294 | -0.7% |
| Bicycle | 13 | 44.4% |
| Walk | 143 | 11.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Big Spring by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.