Big Spring, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Howard County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
24,769
Population
1,293/sq mi density
$70,532
Median Income
$31,746 per capita
$138,800
Home Value
$146,602 Zillow
$1,009
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
772
Violent Crime/100K
2,810 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$70,532 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,800 home value, $1,009/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
772 violent crimes/100K (103% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
24,769
Census 2023
Population Density
1,293
per square mile
Land Area
19.2
square miles (49.7 km²)
Median Age
36.5 yrs
6% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
57.6%
Male
42.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 6.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 50.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
64.1%
Black
6.9%
Hispanic
50.8%
Asian
1.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 66% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 31.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
66%
Spanish
31.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
12.6%
Veterans
5.2%
13% below US avg (6%)
Disability
17.9%
38% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
82.9%
9% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
17.1%
99% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.440
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 24,769 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,293 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 19.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 57.6% |
| Female | 42.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.8% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
Language
| English Only | 66.0% |
| Spanish | 31.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 12.6% |
| Veterans | 5.2% |
| Disability | 17.9% |
| Health Insurance | 82.9% |
| Uninsured | 17.1% |
| Broadband Access | 87.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.440 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 4, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent |