Springfield, NE Demographics

A map of Springfield's Population by Race

Springfield, Nebraska has an estimated population of 1,595, an increase from the 1,501 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.9% White, 3.6% Hispanic, 3.2% Native American/Other, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Springfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Springfield has become 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 Springfield, that probability was 13.5% in 2020 and 15.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Springfield is ranked the 79th 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). Springfield was ranked the 79th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Springfield's White Population

1,466 residents of Springfield, or 91.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Springfield is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Springfield ranks 206th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's White population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. White residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 92.9% to 91.9%.

Springfield is more White than neighboring Richfield (83% White), Louisville (84% White), Papillion (82.5% White), and Chalco (84.3% White). Springfield is less White than neighboring Cedar Creek (92.3% White).

Springfield's Black Population

4 residents of Springfield, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Springfield is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Springfield ranks 235th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Black residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Springfield is more Black than neighboring Richfield (0% Black), and Louisville (0% Black). Springfield is less Black than neighboring Cedar Creek (1.6% Black), Papillion (3.9% Black), and Chalco (0.5% Black).

Springfield's Asian Population

0 residents of Springfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Springfield is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Springfield ranks 111th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Springfield is less Asian than neighboring Louisville (1.2% Asian), Papillion (1.1% Asian), and Chalco (1% Asian).

Springfield's Hispanic Population

58 residents of Springfield, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Springfield is lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Springfield ranks 371st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 38.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.6%.

Springfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Cedar Creek (2.3% Hispanic), Richfield (0% Hispanic), and Louisville (3.2% Hispanic). Springfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Papillion (8.6% Hispanic), and Chalco (9.6% Hispanic).

Springfield's Native American/Other Population

51 residents of Springfield, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Springfield is slightly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Springfield ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 183.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 1.2% to 3.2%.

Springfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cedar Creek (0.5% Native American/Other), Richfield (0% Native American/Other), Papillion (0.2% Native American/Other), and Chalco (0.2% Native American/Other). Springfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Louisville (3.8% Native American/Other).

Springfield's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Springfield, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Springfield is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Springfield ranks 360th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.0%.

Springfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Cedar Creek (3.3% Multiracial), Richfield (17% Multiracial), Louisville (7.7% Multiracial), Papillion (3.8% Multiracial), and Chalco (4.5% 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.