Big Lake, TX Demographics

A map of Big Lake's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	2,119	2,060	70.9%	69.5%
White	574	780	19.2%	26.3%
Black	176	31	5.9%	1.0%
Multiracial	75	58	2.5%	2.0%
Asian	46	18	1.5%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	18	0.0%	0.6%

Big Lake, Texas has an estimated population of 2,990, a less than 1% change from the 2,965 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.9% Hispanic, 19.2% White, 5.9% Black, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Lake, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Lake has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Big Lake, that probability was 44.8% in 2020 and 45.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Lake is ranked the 582nd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Big Lake was ranked the 573rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Lake's White Population

574 residents of Big Lake, or 19.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Lake is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Big Lake ranks 1355th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lake's White population has declined by an estimated 26.4%. White residents' share of Big Lake's population has decreased from 26.3% to 19.2%.

Big Lake is less White than neighboring Rankin (55.9% White), Iraan (39% White), Ozona (21.9% White), Sheffield (54.1% White), and Mertzon (61.9% White).

Big Lake's Black Population

176 residents of Big Lake, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Lake is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Big Lake ranks 981st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lake's Black population has grown by an estimated 467.7%. Black residents' share of Big Lake's population has increased from 1.0% to 5.9%.

Big Lake is more Black than neighboring Rankin (1% Black), Iraan (0% Black), Ozona (0.2% Black), and Mertzon (0% Black). Big Lake is less Black than neighboring Sheffield (24.3% Black).

Big Lake's Asian Population

46 residents of Big Lake, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Lake is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Big Lake ranks 701st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lake's Asian population has grown by an estimated 155.6%. Asian residents' share of Big Lake's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.5%.

Big Lake is more Asian than neighboring Rankin (0.1% Asian), Iraan (0% Asian), Ozona (0% Asian), Sheffield (0% Asian), and Mertzon (0% Asian).

Big Lake's Hispanic Population

2,119 residents of Big Lake, or 70.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Lake is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Big Lake ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lake's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Lake's population has increased from 69.5% to 70.9%.

Big Lake is more Hispanic than neighboring Rankin (42.7% Hispanic), Iraan (61% Hispanic), Sheffield (21.6% Hispanic), and Mertzon (33.9% Hispanic). Big Lake is less Hispanic than neighboring Ozona (77.9% Hispanic).

Big Lake's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Big Lake, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Big Lake is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Lake ranks 967th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lake's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Lake's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Big Lake is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mertzon (4.2% Native American/Other).

Big Lake's Multiracial Population

75 residents of Big Lake, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Lake is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Big Lake ranks 1245th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Lake's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 29.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Lake's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.5%.

Big Lake is more Multiracial than neighboring Rankin (0.3% Multiracial), Iraan (0% Multiracial), Ozona (0% Multiracial), Sheffield (0% Multiracial), and Mertzon (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.