Big Spring Population 2026
Big Spring has a population of 28,862, making it the #1617 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Texas. It is about 305× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,862
Rank in United States
#1617
Coordinates
32.25°N, 101.48°W
~744 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
2,322 km
1,442 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Texas
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,314,157 | #4 |
| San Antonio | 1,526,656 | #7 |
| Dallas | 1,326,087 | #9 |
| Fort Worth | 1,008,106 | #11 |
| Austin | 974,447 | #13 |
| El Paso | 678,815 | #23 |
| Arlington | 388,125 | #50 |
| Corpus Christi | 316,239 | #60 |
Cities near Big Spring
- Midland132,524 people · ~63 km away
- Odessa114,428 people · ~95 km away
- West Odessa22,707 people · ~106 km away
- San Angelo99,893 people · ~132 km away
- Lubbock249,042 people · ~152 km away
- Hobbs38,416 people · ~163 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Big Spring?
Big Spring has a population of 28,862 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1617 biggest city in United States.
What state is Big Spring in?
Big Spring is located in Texas, United States.
Is Big Spring the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 2,322 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
← All biggest cities in United States · United States population by year