Demographics & People — Big Spring, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 24,769 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~22,200 |
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| Median Age | 36.4 |
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| Total Households | 8,826 |
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| Family Households | 5,389 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,883 |
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| Black or African American | 1,715 |
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| Asian | 345 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 12,587 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 14,423 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 12,834 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 10,485 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,036 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,805 |
| Irish | 1,801 |
| German | 1,604 |
| English | 1,463 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 1,419 |
| American | 1,200 |
Language
| English Only | 15,348 |
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| Spanish | 7,437 |
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| Population 5+ | 23,248 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,132 |
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| Population 18+ | 20,380 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Big Spring, Texas.
