Big Spring, TX Demographics

A map of Big Spring's Population by Race

Big Spring, Texas has an estimated population of 23,975, a decrease from the 26,144 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.2% Hispanic, 36.1% White, 5.5% Black, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Spring, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Spring 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 Spring, that probability was 57.6% in 2020 and 58.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Spring is ranked the 145th 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 Spring was ranked the 124th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Spring's White Population

8,661 residents of Big Spring, or 36.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Spring is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Big Spring ranks 1218th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Spring's White population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. White residents' share of Big Spring's population has decreased from 37.3% to 36.1%.

Big Spring is more White than neighboring Stanton (30.5% White), and Ackerly (26.6% White). Big Spring is less White than neighboring Sand Springs (57.6% White), Forsan (54.2% White), and Coahoma (73.4% White).

Big Spring's Black Population

1,330 residents of Big Spring, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Spring is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Big Spring ranks 498th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Spring's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. Black residents' share of Big Spring's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.5%.

Big Spring is more Black than neighboring Sand Springs (4.5% Black), Forsan (4.6% Black), Coahoma (0.8% Black), Stanton (0.3% Black), and Ackerly (0% Black).

Big Spring's Asian Population

287 residents of Big Spring, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Spring is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Big Spring ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Spring's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Asian residents' share of Big Spring's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Big Spring is more Asian than neighboring Sand Springs (0% Asian), Forsan (0% Asian), Coahoma (0% Asian), and Stanton (0% Asian). Big Spring is less Asian than neighboring Ackerly (1.3% Asian).

Big Spring's Hispanic Population

12,766 residents of Big Spring, or 53.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Spring is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Big Spring ranks 585th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Spring's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Spring's population has remained roughly unchanged at 53.2%.

Big Spring is more Hispanic than neighboring Sand Springs (37.1% Hispanic), Forsan (27.2% Hispanic), and Coahoma (25% Hispanic). Big Spring is less Hispanic than neighboring Stanton (66% Hispanic), and Ackerly (70.3% Hispanic).

Big Spring's Native American/Other Population

135 residents of Big Spring, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Big Spring is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Spring ranks 618th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Spring's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Spring's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Big Spring is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sand Springs (0% Native American/Other), Coahoma (0.5% Native American/Other), and Ackerly (0% Native American/Other). Big Spring is less Native American/Other than neighboring Forsan (2.7% Native American/Other), and Stanton (3.2% Native American/Other).

Big Spring's Multiracial Population

796 residents of Big Spring, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Spring is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Big Spring ranks 1188th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Spring's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 39.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Spring's population has increased from 2.2% to 3.3%.

Big Spring is more Multiracial than neighboring Sand Springs (0.7% Multiracial), Coahoma (0.3% Multiracial), Stanton (0% Multiracial), and Ackerly (1.8% Multiracial). Big Spring is less Multiracial than neighboring Forsan (11.3% 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.