Big Springs is a village located in Deuel County Nebraska. Big Springs has a 2024 population of 403. Big Springs is currently growing at a rate of 0.5% annually and its population has increased by 2.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 395 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Springs is $70,276 with a poverty rate of 10.53%. The median age in Big Springs is 53.5 years: 58.3 years for males, and 52.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 432 | 90.19% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 5.64% |
| Native American | 14 | 2.92% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.84% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 221 | 2.17 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Married | 114 | 2.42 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Non Family | 67 | 1.18 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Female | 30 | 2.93 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 10 | 3.6 | 100 | 0 |
2.48
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
80.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22 | 5.88% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 10.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 44 | 11.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 6.42% |
| High School Graduate | 97 | 25.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 6.68% |
| Some College | 121 | 32.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 318 | 294 | 68 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 25 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 11 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.45%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,875 | $58,333 | $36,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,667 | $0 | $57,500 |
| High School Graduate | $42,500 | $46,786 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,444 | $38,333 | $23,611 |
| Overall | $36,705 | $53,125 | $28,906 |
| Some College | $33,333 | $67,625 | $28,854 |
$36,705
Average Earnings
$53,125
Average Male
$28,906
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.09% of Big Springs residents speak only English, while 5.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 390 | 36 | 9.23% |
| Multiple | 27 | 14 | 51.85% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 12 | 19.05% |
10.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.22%
Male Poverty Rate
11.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Springs is Multiple, with 51.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Springs is White, with 9.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.02% |
| Some College | 4.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Female Employed | 6.19% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,667 | $82,812 |
| Households | $65,694 | $70,276 |
| Married Families | $83,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,750 | $37,010 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
71
Number of Veterans
68
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Korea | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 18.7% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 9.09% |
| Other Race | 1 | 25% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.29%
Born in Big Springs
99.58%
Native Born
0.42%
Foreign Born
0.21%
Non Citizen
0.21%
Naturalized
99.58% of Big Springs residents were born in the United States, with 59.29% having been born in Nebraska. 0.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 413 | 2 | 0.49% |
| 2028 | 411 | 2 | 0.49% |
| 2027 | 409 | 2 | 0.49% |
| 2026 | 407 | 2 | 0.49% |
| 2025 | 405 | 2 | 0.5% |
| 2024 | 403 | 2 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 401 | -7 | -1.72% |
| 2022 | 408 | 9 | 2.26% |
| 2021 | 399 | 4 | 1.01% |
| 2020 | 395 | 13 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 382 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 383 | -6 | -1.54% |
| 2017 | 389 | 2 | 0.52% |
| 2016 | 387 | -9 | -2.27% |
| 2015 | 396 | -4 | -1% |
| 2014 | 400 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 399 | -6 | -1.48% |
| 2012 | 405 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 404 | 5 | 1.25% |
| 2010 | 399 | 0 | 0% |