Big Springs, NE Demographics

A map of Big Springs's Population by Race

Big Springs, Nebraska has an estimated population of 496, a large increase from the 394 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.4% White, 13.5% Hispanic, 4.0% Native American/Other, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Springs has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nebraska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Big Springs, that probability was 22.5% in 2020 and 34.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Springs is ranked the 213th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Big Springs was ranked the 224th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Springs's White Population

394 residents of Big Springs, or 79.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Springs is slightly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Big Springs ranks 418th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Springs's White population has grown by an estimated 14.2%. White residents' share of Big Springs's population has decreased from 87.6% to 79.4%.

Big Springs is more White than neighboring Julesburg (78.7% White), and Belmar (78.3% White). Big Springs is less White than neighboring Brule (89.3% White), Lewellen (88.4% White), and Venango (95.6% White).

Big Springs's Black Population

0 residents of Big Springs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Springs is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Big Springs ranks 271st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Springs's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Big Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Springs is less Black than neighboring Julesburg (1.9% Black), and Belmar (7.7% Black).

Big Springs's Asian Population

4 residents of Big Springs, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Springs is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Big Springs ranks 270th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Springs's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Asian residents' share of Big Springs's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.8%.

Big Springs is more Asian than neighboring Brule (0.3% Asian), Lewellen (0% Asian), Belmar (0% Asian), and Venango (0% Asian). Big Springs is less Asian than neighboring Julesburg (2.2% Asian).

Big Springs's Hispanic Population

67 residents of Big Springs, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Springs is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Big Springs ranks 125th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Springs's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 103.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Springs's population has increased from 8.4% to 13.5%.

Big Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring Brule (8.1% Hispanic), Lewellen (1% Hispanic), and Venango (2.2% Hispanic). Big Springs is less Hispanic than neighboring Julesburg (15.2% Hispanic), and Belmar (14% Hispanic).

Big Springs's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Big Springs, or 4.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Big Springs is slightly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Springs ranks 61st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Springs's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Springs's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.0%.

Big Springs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brule (0% Native American/Other), Julesburg (0.7% Native American/Other), Belmar (0% Native American/Other), and Venango (0% Native American/Other). Big Springs is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lewellen (4.3% Native American/Other).

Big Springs's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Big Springs, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Springs is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Big Springs ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Springs's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 83.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Springs's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.2%.

Big Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring Julesburg (1.4% Multiracial), and Belmar (0% Multiracial). Big Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring Brule (2.3% Multiracial), and Lewellen (6.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.