Largest observed gap
Monthly rent
$1,025 tract average vs. $1,149 citywide (-11%)
The tract average runs 11% below the citywide median. That modest difference shows why the tract table can refine a city-level starting point.
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Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods in Big Spring
Among 10 census tracts, Tract 9506 leads at $95,503 median income - about 2× Tract 9504 at $39,911.
10 census tracts · Texas · Census ACS 2023
Avg. Tract Income
$72,109
median household
Income Range
$39,911 – $95,503
lowest to highest tract
Avg. Tract Rent
$1,025/mo
median gross rent
Census Tracts
10
in Big Spring
Where the tract view differs from the citywide view
How these gaps are calculated
These comparisons use the average of the tract medians listed on this page and the ACS citywide median. They are two different geographic summaries, so the gap is a reading aid rather than an estimate of a typical household.
Comparison 2
Household income
$72,109 tract average vs. $70,532 citywide (+2%)
The listed-tract figure sits within 2% of the citywide median. Treat this as broad agreement, not proof that every block has the same conditions.
Comparison 3
Home value
$139,370 tract average vs. $138,800 citywide
The listed-tract figure sits within 0% of the citywide median. Treat this as broad agreement, not proof that every block has the same conditions.
What counts as a neighborhood here?
PlainCities uses U.S. Census tracts as neighborhood units, small, stable areas of a few thousand residents each. The table below lists this city's tracts, sorted by median household income.
Census Tracts by Income
Showing 10 of 10 tracts, sorted by median household income - Tract 9506 highest at $95,503 ; Tract 9504 lowest at $39,911.
| Tract | Population | |
|---|---|---|
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Tract 9506 Howard Co. | 4,857 | View › |
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Tract 9509 Howard Co. | 4,364 | View › |
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Tract 9508.02 Howard Co. | 4,260 | View › |
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Tract 9508.01 Howard Co. | 3,652 | View › |
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Tract 9504 Howard Co. | 3,413 | View › |
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Tract 9507 Howard Co. | 3,308 | View › |
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Tract 9505 Howard Co. | 2,738 | View › |
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Tract 9502 Howard Co. | 2,587 | View › |
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Tract 9503 Howard Co. | 2,045 | View › |
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Tract 9501 Howard Co. | 1,903 | View › |
Source and tract definition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tracts are small, stable geographic units used for statistical analysis. Each tract typically contains 1,200–8,000 people. Last updated: 2026