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Blue Springs

Nebraska · 331 residents · 0.782 sq mi
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Blue Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $35,900. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

331
−14%since 2000
from 383 in 2000
1990 – 2025
423 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 490 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
49.3
+17%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1752483213944671990201020202024Blue Springs
2024328
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,250
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$15,338
+7%since 2000
from $14,269 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
24.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$35,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$492
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
31.3%
−48.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
21.1% rent
18.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
19.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
36.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.1
−11%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(364)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(313)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(24)
Diversity Score22.3%(74)
22
+3162%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
84.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
11.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
5.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
12.0%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
50.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
10.7%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Springs, Nebraska?

Blue Springs, Nebraska has about 331 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blue Springs, Nebraska earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Springs, Nebraska expensive?

In Blue Springs, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $35,900, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Springs, Nebraska?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Springs, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Springs, Nebraska?

About 24.8% of people in Blue Springs, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blue Springs, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Blue Springs, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 112 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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