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Springfield

Nebraska · 1,450 residents · 1.616 sq mi
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Springfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,083. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $94,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,450
+2%since 1990
from 1,426 in 1990
1990 – 2025
897 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 882 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.7
+13%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9171K1K1K2K1990201020202024Springfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,083
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,156 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,573
+84%since 1990
from $10,633 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$94,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$421
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $324 in 1990
US average: $602
79.0%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 85.0% in 1990
21.0% rent
2.0
+18%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(1,422)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score1.6%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,415)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(21)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score4.6%(67)
5
+194%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.0%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.1%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−44%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Nebraska?

Springfield, Nebraska has about 1,450 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Nebraska?

The typical household in Springfield, Nebraska earns about $48,083 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 $94,600, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Nebraska?

About 18.0% 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 2.6% 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 24 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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