Big Lake is a city located in Reagan County Texas. Big Lake has a 2024 population of 2,682. It is also the county seat of Reagan County. Big Lake is currently declining at a rate of -2.58% annually and its population has decreased by -9.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,964 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Lake is $85,286 with a poverty rate of 11.73%. The median age in Big Lake is 28.8 years: 27.8 years for males, and 29.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,126 | 36.42% |
| Other race | 906 | 29.3% |
| Two or more races | 773 | 25% |
| Black or African American | 177 | 5.72% |
| Asian | 64 | 2.07% |
| Native American | 46 | 1.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 969 | 3.18 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Married | 658 | 3.88 | 84 | 16 |
| Non Family | 210 | 0 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Female | 65 | 3.49 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Male | 36 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.74
Average Family Size
3.18
Average Household Size
76.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 140 | 8.32% |
| Associates Degree | 96 | 5.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 171 | 10.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 114 | 6.78% |
| High School Graduate | 848 | 50.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 3.33% |
| Some College | 257 | 15.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,016 | 871 | 95 |
| White | 503 | 464 | 148 |
| Other Race | 480 | 439 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 380 | 308 | 31 |
| Black | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| Asian | 64 | 52 | 32 |
| Native American | 46 | 46 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,893 | $86,200 | $66,033 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,256 | $54,861 | $24,704 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,554 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,233 | $60,565 | $40,481 |
| Some College | $57,596 | $86,000 | $51,940 |
$51,233
Average Earnings
$60,565
Average Male
$40,481
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.56% of Big Lake residents speak only English, while 41.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,081 | 316 | 15.19% |
| Multiple | 773 | 171 | 22.12% |
| Other | 899 | 72 | 8.01% |
| White | 694 | 39 | 5.62% |
11.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.64%
Male Poverty Rate
10.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Lake is Multiple, with 22.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Lake is White, with 5.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.7% |
| High School | 9.08% |
| Some College | 3.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 14.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.41% |
| Male Employed | 6.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,694 | $97,159 |
| Households | $72,067 | $85,286 |
| Married Families | $84,222 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,104 | $39,940 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.9%
Male Marriage Rate
65.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
41
Number of Veterans
41
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28 | 2.24% |
| White | 24 | 2.8% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 2% |
| Other Race | 8 | 1.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.22%
Born in Big Lake
90.78%
Native Born
9.22%
Foreign Born
8.05%
Non Citizen
1.16%
Naturalized
90.78% of Big Lake residents were born in the United States, with 84.22% having been born in Texas. 8.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,330 | -71 | -2.96% |
| 2028 | 2,401 | -70 | -2.83% |
| 2027 | 2,471 | -70 | -2.75% |
| 2026 | 2,541 | -71 | -2.72% |
| 2025 | 2,612 | -70 | -2.61% |
| 2024 | 2,682 | -71 | -2.58% |
| 2023 | 2,753 | 16 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 2,737 | -88 | -3.12% |
| 2021 | 2,825 | -139 | -4.69% |
| 2020 | 2,964 | -391 | -11.65% |
| 2019 | 3,355 | 98 | 3.01% |
| 2018 | 3,257 | 18 | 0.56% |
| 2017 | 3,239 | -13 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 3,252 | -74 | -2.22% |
| 2015 | 3,326 | 25 | 0.76% |
| 2014 | 3,301 | 136 | 4.3% |
| 2013 | 3,165 | 133 | 4.39% |
| 2012 | 3,032 | 73 | 2.47% |
| 2011 | 2,959 | 35 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 2,924 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,885 | -787 | -21.43% |
| 1990 | 3,672 | 268 | 7.87% |
| 1980 | 3,404 | 736 | 27.59% |
| 1960 | 2,668 | 338 | 14.51% |