Big Spring is a city located in Howard County Texas. Big Spring has a 2024 population of 21,073. It is also the county seat of Howard County. Big Spring is currently declining at a rate of -5.81% annually and its population has decreased by -19.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,273 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Spring is $80,266 with a poverty rate of 17.65%. The median age in Big Spring is 36.9 years: 38.1 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Spring was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,306 | 70.55% |
| Two or more races | 2,852 | 10.99% |
| Other race | 2,278 | 8.78% |
| Black or African American | 1,919 | 7.4% |
| Asian | 375 | 1.45% |
| Native American | 219 | 0.84% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,849 | 2.47 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Married | 3,745 | 3.11 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Non Family | 3,299 | 1.22 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Female | 1,127 | 3.76 | 35 | 65 |
| Male | 678 | 2.95 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
61.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,094 | 11.66% |
| Associates Degree | 1,249 | 6.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,491 | 8.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 703 | 3.91% |
| High School Graduate | 6,515 | 36.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,602 | 8.92% |
| Some College | 4,303 | 23.96% |
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 | 8,270 | 5,258 | 633 |
| White | 7,561 | 7,057 | 1,234 |
| 2+ Races | 1,783 | 1,148 | 128 |
| Other Race | 1,599 | 1,147 | 38 |
| Black | 1,517 | 1,349 | 112 |
| Asian | 286 | 279 | 168 |
| Native American | 203 | 97 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 97.55%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,917 | $78,170 | $52,180 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,784 | $115,451 | $68,710 |
| High School Graduate | $40,492 | $54,577 | $27,115 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,688 | $44,154 | $18,029 |
| Overall | $42,514 | $61,787 | $30,409 |
| Some College | $41,475 | $69,718 | $29,442 |
$42,514
Average Earnings
$61,787
Average Male
$30,409
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.56% of Big Spring residents speak only English, while 31.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,331 | 1,958 | 18.95% |
| White | 9,476 | 1,341 | 14.15% |
| Black | 1,459 | 506 | 34.68% |
| Other | 2,004 | 426 | 21.26% |
| Multiple | 2,378 | 295 | 12.41% |
| Native | 171 | 98 | 57.31% |
17.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.04%
Male Poverty Rate
20.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Spring is Native, with 57.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Spring is Multiple, with 12.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.91% |
| High School | 18.75% |
| Some College | 17.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.14% |
| Female Employed | 10.89% |
| Male Employed | 6.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,192 | $88,059 |
| Households | $65,418 | $80,266 |
| Married Families | $93,336 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,363 | $60,891 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,132
Number of Veterans
904
Male Veterans
228
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 357 |
| Second Gulf War | 310 |
| First Gulf War | 263 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 466 |
| 75+ | 249 |
| 65 to 74 | 185 |
| 55 to 64 | 184 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 927 | 6.44% |
| Hispanic | 229 | 2.42% |
| Black | 110 | 6.43% |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 2.62% |
| Native American | 36 | 17.06% |
| Other Race | 8 | 0.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.3%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
71.12%
Born in Big Spring
88.18%
Native Born
11.82%
Foreign Born
9.46%
Non Citizen
2.35%
Naturalized
88.18% of Big Spring residents were born in the United States, with 71.12% having been born in Texas. 9.46% 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 | 14,573 | -1,300 | -8.19% |
| 2028 | 15,873 | -1,300 | -7.57% |
| 2027 | 17,173 | -1,300 | -7.04% |
| 2026 | 18,473 | -1,300 | -6.57% |
| 2025 | 19,773 | -1,300 | -6.17% |
| 2024 | 21,073 | -1,300 | -5.81% |
| 2023 | 22,373 | -161 | -0.71% |
| 2022 | 22,534 | -3,480 | -13.38% |
| 2021 | 26,014 | -259 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 26,273 | -1,967 | -6.97% |
| 2019 | 28,240 | 690 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 27,550 | -51 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 27,601 | -274 | -0.98% |
| 2016 | 27,875 | -769 | -2.68% |
| 2015 | 28,644 | 404 | 1.43% |
| 2014 | 28,240 | 214 | 0.76% |
| 2013 | 28,026 | 479 | 1.74% |
| 2012 | 27,547 | 359 | 1.32% |
| 2011 | 27,188 | -42 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 27,230 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 25,233 | 2,140 | 9.27% |
| 1990 | 23,093 | -1,711 | -6.9% |
| 1980 | 24,804 | -3,931 | -13.68% |
| 1970 | 28,735 | -2,495 | -7.99% |
| 1960 | 31,230 | 13,944 | 80.67% |
| 1950 | 17,286 | 4,682 | 37.15% |
| 1940 | 12,604 | -1,131 | -8.23% |
| 1930 | 13,735 | 9,462 | 221.44% |
| 1920 | 4,273 | 171 | 4.17% |
| 1910 | 4,102 | -10,471 | -71.85% |