Big Spring
City in Howard County, Texas
Big Spring is a city in Howard County, Texas, with 26,144 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,441 ft (744 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sand Springs, 8.4 miles E.
- 26,144residents (2020 Census)
- 2,441 ftelevation · 744 m
- 19.1 sq miland area · 49.6 km²
- 1,366 / sq mipopulation density
- 79721main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Big Spring
Big Spring is a city in and the county seat of Howard County, Texas, United States, at the crossroads of U.S. Highway 87 and Interstate 20. Its population was 26,144 at the 2020 census. Big Spring was established as the county seat of Howard County in 1882; it is the largest community in the county.
The city took its name from the single, large spring that issued into a small gorge between the base of Scenic Mountain and a neighboring hill in the southwestern part of the city limits. Although the name is sometimes still mistakenly pluralized, it is officially singular. "To the native or established residents who may wince at the plural in Big Spring, it should be explained that until about 1916, when for some unexplained reason the name dropped the final 's', the official name of the town was indeed Big Springs."
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Living in Big Spring
- Median household income
- $67,581
- Median home value
- $140,200
- Median rent
- $1,050/mo
- Median age
- 36.4
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Big Spring had 26,144 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 26,144 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,366 per sq mi (527 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Spring at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Howard County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 26,144 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.14 sq mi (49.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,441 ft (744 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.2383° N, 101.4857° W |
| ZIP codes | 79721, 79720 |
| Official website | mybigspring.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4808236 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Spring
- Sand Springs8.4 mi E
- Coahoma11.1 mi E
- Forsan11.2 mi SE
- Stanton19.4 mi SW
- Ackerly23.9 mi NW
- Garden City25.3 mi S
- Westbrook28.8 mi E
- Lake Colorado City32.9 mi E
- Gail36.6 mi N
- Colorado City38.3 mi E
- Sterling City40.2 mi SE
- Los Ybanez41.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Big Spring
What county is Big Spring in?
Big Spring is in Howard County, Texas.
What is the population of Big Spring, TX?
26,144 people lived in Big Spring at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Spring, TX?
The main ZIP code is 79721. Other ZIP codes: 79720.
What is the elevation of Big Spring?
2,441 feet (744 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Spring?
Sand Springs (8.4 mi), Coahoma (11.1 mi), Forsan (11.2 mi), Stanton (19.4 mi), Ackerly (23.9 mi).
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