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Springfield

Nebraska · 1,529 residents (2025 est.) · 1.616 sq mi
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Springfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $253,800. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,595
+10%since 2000
from 1,450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
987 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 897 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
−4%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,529 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9171K1K1K2K1990201020202024Springfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,955
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,280
+90%since 2000
from $19,573 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.2%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
+14%since 2010
from 0.336 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,800
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,288
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+39%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,415)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(21)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,466)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(67)
Diversity Score19%(303)
Diversity Score
19
+313%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+84%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.2%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2017
from 80.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Nebraska?

Springfield, Nebraska has about 1,595 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Nebraska?

The typical household in Springfield, Nebraska earns about $92,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, Nebraska expensive?

In Springfield, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $253,800, and the typical rent is about $1,288 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Nebraska?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, Nebraska?

About 7.7% of people in Springfield, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springfield, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Springfield, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 169 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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