Big Water is a town located in Kane County Utah. Big Water has a 2024 population of 539. Big Water is currently growing at a rate of 4.46% annually and its population has increased by 20.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 447 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Water is $72,268 with a poverty rate of 21.78%. The median age in Big Water is 51.4 years: 51.4 years for males, and 52.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Water was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 420 | 80.77% |
| Other race | 62 | 11.92% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 4.62% |
| Native American | 14 | 2.69% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 249 | 2.09 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Non Family | 159 | 1.51 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Married | 74 | 3.08 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Female | 11 | 3.27 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Male | 5 | 3.2 | 100 | 0 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
76.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 12.41% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 82 | 19.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 5.6% |
| High School Graduate | 119 | 28.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 99 | 24.09% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 362 | 331 | 96 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 9 | 9 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 37.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,359 | $0 | $59,219 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,179 | $25,893 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $61,563 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,000 | $39,773 | $23,952 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$30,000
Average Earnings
$39,773
Average Male
$23,952
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.11% of Big Water residents speak only English, while 2.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 420 | 84 | 20% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 21 | 53.85% |
| Other | 24 | 15 | 62.5% |
| Multiple | 24 | 6 | 25% |
21.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.78%
Male Poverty Rate
20.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Water is Other, with 62.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Water is White, with 20% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.22% |
| High School | 38.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.67% |
| Some College | 4.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.43% |
| Female Employed | 3.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,500 | $128,201 |
| Households | $45,625 | $72,268 |
| Married Families | $88,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,125 | $40,608 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
34.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
45
Number of Veterans
45
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
55.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.4%
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
Employment Rate
9.2%
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
28.85%
Born in Big Water
99.42%
Native Born
0.58%
Foreign Born
0.58%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.42% of Big Water residents were born in the United States, with 28.85% having been born in Utah. 0.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 654 | 23 | 3.65% |
| 2028 | 631 | 23 | 3.78% |
| 2027 | 608 | 23 | 3.93% |
| 2026 | 585 | 23 | 4.09% |
| 2025 | 562 | 23 | 4.27% |
| 2024 | 539 | 23 | 4.46% |
| 2023 | 516 | 32 | 6.61% |
| 2022 | 484 | 39 | 8.76% |
| 2021 | 445 | -2 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 447 | -63 | -12.35% |
| 2019 | 510 | 12 | 2.41% |
| 2018 | 498 | 5 | 1.01% |
| 2017 | 493 | 12 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 481 | 13 | 2.78% |
| 2015 | 468 | -7 | -1.47% |
| 2014 | 475 | 4 | 0.85% |
| 2013 | 471 | -5 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 476 | -7 | -1.45% |
| 2011 | 483 | 3 | 0.63% |
| 2010 | 480 | 0 | 0% |