Big Spring, Texas

Big Spring: City in Texas, United States

About

Big Spring is a city located in the county of Howard in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 27,282 and a population density of 549 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 28,077 inhabitants.

Big Spring locator map
Location of Big Spring on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Big Spring

Population : 28,077 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
County : Howard County
Postal code : 79720–79721
Phone Area Codes : 432
Area : 49.69 km2
Altitude : 2,441 feet / 744 meters
Capital city : Big Spring is capital of Howard County
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 03:37:39 (28th March 2024)
Density : 565 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 2.83% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Big Spring is located at 32°15'1"N 101°28'43"W (32.2504000, -101.4787400).

Big Spring map

Demographics

The population of Big Spring increased by 2.83% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2000 25,233 - statistical updating
2010 27,282 7.51% census
2011 27,238 -0.16% estimation process
2012 27,586 1.26% estimation process
2013 28,073 1.73% estimation process
2014 28,305 0.82% estimation process
2015 28,693 1.35% estimation process
2016 27,931 -2.73% estimation process
2017 27,676 -0.92% estimation process
2018 27,686 0.04% estimation process
2019 28,187 1.78% estimation process
2020 28,077 -0.39% estimation process

Big Spring zip code is 79720. County name: Howard, County fips: 48227

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People born in Big Spring (33)

People born in Big Spring, including actress and singer Betty Buckley, politician, Democratic congressman from Texas J. J. Pickle, football player Ryan Tannehill, .

List

  • Dave O'Brien (American actor and director (1912-1969)) he was born in 31/05/1912
  • Mike Christie (American ice hockey player) he was born in 20/12/1949
  • Bob Flowers (American football player (1917-1962)) he was born in 06/08/1917
  • Carl Bunch (American musician) he was born in 24/11/1939
  • Charley Johnson (American football player) he was born in 22/11/1938
  • Charlie West (American football player) he was born in 31/08/1946
  • Dan Birdwell (American football player (1940-1978)) he was born in 14/10/1940
  • Harry Hurt (American researcher) he was born in 13/12/1927
  • Jack Spikes (American football player) he was born in 05/02/1937
  • Janette Luu (American broadcaster) she was born in 18/03/1976
  • Jesse Whittenton (American football player, professional golfer (1934-2012)) he was born in 09/05/1934
  • Michael Voris (Catholic apologist) he was born in 20/08/1961
  • Olie Cordill (American football player (1916-1988)) he was born in 28/04/1916
  • Putt Choate (American football player) he was born in 11/12/1956
  • Rose Magers (volleyball player) she was born in 25/06/1960
  • Sonny Dykes (American college football coach, baseball player and coach) he was born in 09/11/1969
  • Stephan Pyles (American chef) he was born in 01/01/2000
  • Tony Franklin (Player of American football) he was born in 18/11/1956

Schools in Big Spring

College & universities near Big Spring, TX

Code Name City ZIP
225520 Howard College Big Spring (TX) 79720
382911 Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf Big Spring (TX) 79720-7298

Post offices near Big Spring

Post Office Name City ZIP
Big Spring Post Office Big Spring (TX) 79720

Other cities in Howard County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Howard County , TX.

City Name Population Title
Coahoma 960 Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America
Forsan 229 City in Howard County, Texas, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Big Spring distances to largest Texas cities