Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Big Wells, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

544

Median Agei

35.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

97.4%530

White

1.8%10

Two or More

0.7%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.6%46

High School Diploma

30.1%131

Some College (<1 yr)

2.5%11

Some College (1+ yr)

8.3%36

Associate's Degree

0.5%2

Bachelor's Degree

2.8%12

Master's Degree

0.9%4

Doctorate

2.8%12

HS or Higher

58.4%

BA or Higher

6.4%

Graduate+

3.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$60,800

Median Renti

$613

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.5%117

Renter-Occupied

24.5%38

Total Units

236

Homeownership

75.5%

Vacancy Rate

34.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

25.6%30

$50K–$100K

70.9%83

$150K–$200K

1.7%2

$200K–$300K

1.7%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

6.4%15

2000–2009

16.9%40

1990–1999

10.6%25

1980–1989

36.4%86

1970–1979

14.4%34

1960–1969

0.8%2

1940–1949

12.3%29

1939 or earlier

2.1%5

Heating Fuel

Electricity

89.7%139

Bottled/LP Gas

10.3%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,417

Mean Household Incomei

$55,612

Per Capita Incomei

$20,038

Poverty Ratei

47.8%

Unemploymenti

18.9%

Labor Forcei

222

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.7%12

$10K–$15K

16.8%26

$20K–$25K

1.3%2

$25K–$30K

6.5%10

$30K–$35K

7.1%11

$35K–$40K

2.6%4

$40K–$45K

5.2%8

$45K–$50K

1.9%3

$50K–$60K

6.5%10

$60K–$75K

17.4%27

$75K–$100K

10.3%16

$100K–$125K

11.6%18

$125K–$150K

3.9%6

$150K–$200K

1.3%2

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

203.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

180

Avg. Commutei

30.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

6(1.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

65.6%Insured

34.4%Uninsured