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Big Lake

County:
Reagan County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.388
State:
Texas

Big Lake is a city located in Reagan County, Texas. Big Lake has a 2026 population of 2,639. It is also the county seat of Reagan County. Big Lake is currently declining at a rate of -2.26% annually and its population has decreased by -12.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,007 in 2020.

The median household income in Big Lake is $71,471 with a poverty rate of 12.21%. The median age in Big Lake is 27.9 years: 31.2 years for males, and 27.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 106.5 males.

2.6K
Total Population
1,105
Density (mi²)
-61 -2.26%
Growth

Big Lake Population

Big Lake Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,639-61-2.26%
20252,700-62-2.24%
20242,762-32-1.15%
20232,794160.58%
20222,778-88-3.07%
20212,866-141-4.69%
20203,007-3-0.1%
20193,355983.01%
20183,257180.56%
20173,239-13-0.4%
20163,252-74-2.22%
20153,326250.76%
20143,3011364.3%
20133,1651334.39%
20123,032732.47%
20112,959351.2%
20102,924-12-0.41%
20002,885-787-21.43%
19903,6722687.87%
19803,40473627.59%
19602,6682138.68%

Median Age

Overall: 27.9 years
Female: 27.6 years
Male: 31.2 years

Big Lake Adults

There are 1,936 adults, (214 of whom are seniors) in Big Lake.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,448 (48.4%)
Male: 1,542 (51.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Big Lake includes 36.59% White, 24.38% other race, 6.29% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,09436.59%
Two or more races89830.03%
Other race72924.38%
Black or African American1886.29%
Asian461.54%
Native American351.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races82327.53%
Other race72924.38%
White52017.39%
Native American351.17%
Black or African American120.4%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White57419.2%
Black or African American1765.89%
Two or more races752.51%
Asian461.54%

Big Lake Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Big Lake 's average per capita income is $56,055. Household income levels show a median of $71,471. The poverty rate stands at 12.21%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$85,982-
Families$85,134$105,773
Households$71,471$92,992
Non Families$32,125$35,397

$56,055

Average Income

$71,471

Median Household Income

12.21%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)