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Blue Springs

Nebraska · 282 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 $37,679. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 101 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $34,800. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
282
−26%since 2000
from 383 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
361 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 490 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+12%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1752483213944671990201020202024Blue Springs
2024328
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,679
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,326
+56%since 2000
from $14,269 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.6%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,800
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−29%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(274)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+7%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
39.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Springs, Nebraska?

Blue Springs, Nebraska has about 282 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blue Springs, Nebraska earns about $37,679 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 $34,800.

How educated are people in Blue Springs, Nebraska?

About 9.8% 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 8.2% 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 161 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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