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Big Springs

Nebraska · 394 residents · 0.443 sq mi
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Big Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,568. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,700. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
394
−6%since 2000
from 418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
889 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+5%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3474094725345961990201020202024Big Springs
2024496
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,568
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,103
+60%since 2000
from $16,319 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(345)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(17)
Diversity Score28.3%(112)
Diversity Score
28
+126%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+34%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 75.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Springs, Nebraska?

Big Springs, Nebraska has about 394 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Springs, Nebraska earns about $50,568 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 $79,700, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Big Springs, Nebraska?

About 18.6% 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 8.0% 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 112 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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