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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Big Springs

Nebraska · 506 residents · 0.443 sq mi
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Big Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,269. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $25,000. Households here earn about 34% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

506
+21%vs 2000
vs 418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,142 / sq mi
+21%vs 2000
vs 944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.3
−26%vs 2000
vs 46.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3474094725345961990201020202024Big Springs
2024496
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,269
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,583 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,387
−49%vs 2000
vs $16,319 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.0%
+5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$25,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$273
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $396 in 2000
US average: $450
80.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.3% in 2000
19.7% rent
1.4
+2%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(393)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(52)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(467)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(87)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.7%(39)
Diversity Score44.2%(224)
44
+253%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.4%
−17.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Springs, Nebraska?

Big Springs, Nebraska has about 506 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Big Springs, Nebraska?

The typical household in Big Springs, Nebraska earns about $17,269 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Springs, Nebraska expensive?

In Big Springs, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $25,000, and the typical rent is about $273 a month.

How educated are people in Big Springs, Nebraska?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Big Springs, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Springs, Nebraska?

About 14.0% of people in Big Springs, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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