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Springfield

Nebraska · 1,529 residents · 1.616 sq mi
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Springfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,913. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $120,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,529
+5%since 2000
from 1,450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
946 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 897 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+4%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9171K1K1K2K1990201020202024Springfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,913
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,922
+17%since 2000
from $19,573 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+20%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,453)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(27)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other5.1%(79)
Diversity Score17.8%(272)
Diversity Score
18
+286%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+78%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.2%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.3%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Nebraska?

Springfield, Nebraska has about 1,529 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Nebraska?

The typical household in Springfield, Nebraska earns about $50,913 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 $120,100, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Nebraska?

About 17.6% 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 3.8% 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 103 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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