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Big Springs

Nebraska · 400 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 $34,688. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,400. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
400
−4%since 2000
from 418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
903 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.1
+8%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3474094725345961990201020202024Big Springs
2024496
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,688
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,000
+84%since 2000
from $16,319 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.564
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−45.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+15%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(358)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(11)
Diversity Score24.6%(98)
Diversity Score
25
+96%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.3%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
47.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.8%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Springs, Nebraska?

Big Springs, Nebraska has about 400 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Springs, Nebraska earns about $34,688 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 $56,400, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Big Springs, Nebraska?

About 12.9% 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 16.5% of people in Big Springs, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Springs, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Springs, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 106 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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