As of 2026 the population of Big Spring is 22,307. The population is expected to shrink to 21,591 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.65%.
The median age of Big Spring residents is 37.
The diversity index of Big Spring is 77.1, meaning that there is a 77% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Big Spring is $98,351 and projected to be $109,132 in 2031. Per capita income is $36,755, projected to be $41,427 in 2031. 3.41% of households – 761 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $970,822 and the average disposable income is $78,480.
There are 9,992 housing units in Big Spring; 4,851 are owner-occupied, 3,297 are rented, and 1,844 are vacant. The average home value is $196,789, with 634 homes built in 2010 or later, and 681 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 925 businesses in Big Spring, employing 11,138 workers and pulling from a labor force of 9,697 age 16 and above. 2,060 workers commute into Big Spring from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
7,615 residents both live and work in/around Big Spring. The average travel time is 21.1 minutes. 4.56% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.07% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 7,378 drive alone, 1,800 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 216 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 303 residents work from home.
5,502 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,396 have associates degrees, 1,555 have bachelor’s degrees, and 629 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
