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 Spring, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

23,975

Median Agei

36.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

53.2%12,766

White

36.1%8,661

Black

5.5%1,330

Two or More

3.3%796

Asian

1.2%287

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%91

Other

0.1%33

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.6%1,428

High School Diploma

26%4,322

Some College (<1 yr)

9.5%1,574

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%2,359

Associate's Degree

7.9%1,316

Bachelor's Degree

8.7%1,449

Master's Degree

2.9%478

Professional Degree

0.5%88

Doctorate

0.7%120

HS or Higher

79%

BA or Higher

12.8%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$140,200

Median Renti

$1,050

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.7%5,865

Renter-Occupied

35.3%3,196

Total Units

10,462

Homeownership

64.7%

Vacancy Rate

13.4%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

301

$500–$750

187

$750–$1,000

899

$1,000–$1,250

532

$1,250–$1,500

599

$1,500–$2,000

397

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%6

2010–2019

6%628

2000–2009

3.5%370

1990–1999

3.6%376

1980–1989

7%733

1970–1979

13.8%1,443

1960–1969

22.9%2,395

1950–1959

28.8%3,010

1940–1949

7.8%820

1939 or earlier

6.5%681

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55.4%5,021

Electricity

42.8%3,881

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%99

Wood

0.2%21

Solar

0.2%21

No Fuel

0.2%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,581

Mean Household Incomei

$82,508

Per Capita Incomei

$31,414

Poverty Ratei

14.8%

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

10,551

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

589

Residentsi

743

Avg. Tenant Renti

$338/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers278 homes71% occupied$373/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8311 homes77% occupied$307/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,581/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

80%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

18.5%

Low income$34K–$54K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $54K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

68.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

60.6% of subsidized households are minority

24.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,83411.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,705

Philippines

China

Germany

Guatemala

Korea

Workforce

Total Employed

9,849

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

976(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.5%Insured

16.5%Uninsured