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Big Lake, TX


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Big Lake, Texas

Big Lake, Texas, in Reagan county, is 63 miles W of San Angelo, Texas (center to center) and 215 miles NW of San Antonio, Texas. The city has a population of 2,885.

The People and Families of Big Lake

In Big Lake, about 69% of adults are married. Lots of Big Lake people are married off. Large households are normal in the city. Be careful driving in Big Lake, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Big Lake had a median family income of $37,104.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Big Lake gave more campaign money ($13,605) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Big Lake Housing

Owners occupy 82% of the housing units in Big Lake.

Commuting

In Big Lake, 94% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Big Lake, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Big Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBig Lake Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Big Lake Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Big Lake, TX

Comparing Big Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population88
Female Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men23
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty57
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults44
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
People Living Alone23
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