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Big Lake, TX
City in Reagan County, Texas.
Population
2,990
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,252
ZIP codes
0
Big Lake and its ZIP codes
Big Lake at a glance
- Big Lake is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,471 a year, 9% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,900 (44% below Texas) and median rent is $746 a month.
Local data for Big Lake, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Big Lake, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,471
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$157,900
Median rent
$746/mo
Homeownership
75.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
27.9
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,935), Irish Americans (73), German Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Reagan County. PPP loans are for Big Lake.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,156
1,642 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,277
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$22M
FY 2026, $6,510 per person
How people get to work
Big Lake, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Big Lake, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
228
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
94° / 33°F
18.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Lake, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.7%
U.S. 11.1% +14.6 pts
Cities near Big Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RankinCity | 29 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Lake, TX in?
- Big Lake is in Reagan County, Texas.
- What is the population of Big Lake, TX?
- About 2,990 people live in Big Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Lake?
- Nearby places include Rankin (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023