Demographics & People — Springfield, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,620 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
| Median Age | 34.2 |
| Total Households | 623 |
| Family Households | 442 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0545 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,538 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 628 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 352 |
| Irish | 267 |
| English | 189 |
| Dutch | 110 |
| Other groups | 84 |
| Czech | 83 |
| Swedish | 76 |
| European | 69 |
| Polish | 53 |
Language
| English Only | 1,516 |
| Spanish | 11 |
| Population 5+ | 1,531 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 120 |
| Population 18+ | 1,146 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Springfield, Nebraska.