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Springfield

Nebraska · 1,501 residents · 1.616 sq mi
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Springfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,379. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $170,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,501
+4%since 2000
from 1,450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
929 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 897 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+4%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9171K1K1K2K1990201020202024Springfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,379
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,810
+68%since 2000
from $19,573 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$921
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,395)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(42)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score9.5%(142)
Diversity Score
9
+106%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+59%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Nebraska?

Springfield, Nebraska has about 1,501 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Nebraska?

The typical household in Springfield, Nebraska earns about $75,379 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 $170,100, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Nebraska?

About 27.3% 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 5.1% 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 75 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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