Census Bureau data for Springfield city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Springfield city
- What is the median household income in Springfield city?
- The median household income in Springfield city is $40,890 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Springfield city?
- The poverty rate in Springfield city is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Springfield city?
- $154,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Springfield city?
- The median gross rent in Springfield city is $752 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Springfield city residents have a college degree?
- 17.5% of adults in Springfield city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,871
Median Income
$40,890
Median Home Value
$154,800
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.8%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-25 (-0.1%)
Home Value:
+$34,100 (+28.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-14.4 pp (-61.3%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.4 pp (-7.4%)
Unemployment:
-0.2 pp (-3.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,871
Median Age
38.0
Female
52.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 75.5%
Black 17.3%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 5.4%
Other 0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$40,890
±$8,713
-$21,527 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$71,668
Median Family Income
$58,345
Poverty Rate
9.1%
-2.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
16.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
22.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
28.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.1%
$10–15k
11.6%
$15–25k
11.4%
$25–35k
5.5%
$35–50k
23.8%
$50–75k
9.6%
$75–100k
14.8%
$100–150k
9.0%
$150–200k
5.3%
$200k+
4.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,418
Owner-Occupied
55.9%
Renter-Occupied
44.1%
Vacancy Rate
8.7%
Median Home Value
$154,800
-$37,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$752
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
11.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
33.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.6%
$50–100k
12.2%
$100–200k
31.9%
$200–300k
11.7%
$300–500k
13.3%
$500k–$1M
5.2%
$1M+
2.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
20.8%
$500–1k
73.5%
$1–1.5k
3.6%
$2–2.5k
2.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.3%
1 vehicle
34.8%
2 vehicles
24.1%
3+
28.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.6%
Single-fam. att.
1.8%
2–4 units
8.7%
5–19 units
11.0%
20+ units
0.4%
Mobile home
1.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.5%
1940–1969
11.1%
1970–1999
12.6%
2000–2009
8.2%
2010+
11.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
17.5%
-9.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
8.7%
Some College / Associate
21.6%
Less Than High School
0.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
64.8%
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
+1.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.7%
Self-Employed
6.9%
Government Workers
8.8%
Private For-Profit
84.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.4%
Manufacturing
23.2%
Construction
10.6%
Prof. Services
8.6%
Retail
6.2%
Public Admin
5.3%
Transportation
4.3%
Arts/Entmt.
4.0%
Finance
3.3%
Agriculture
3.0%
Wholesale
0.9%
Occupation
Management
30.9%
Production
26.2%
Sales
20.4%
Food Prep
16.5%
Construction
5.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
16.9 min
Drove Alone
76.9%
Carpool
10.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
6.7%
Walked
4.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,295
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
38.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.5%
5–9
7.1%
10–14
6.3%
15–19
4.3%
20–24
3.8%
25–34
18.1%
35–44
6.1%
45–54
11.0%
55–64
7.8%
65–74
5.9%
75–84
13.4%
85+
6.5%
Under 18: 21.9%
Working age (18–64): 78.1%
65 and over: 23.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.4%
Naturalized Citizen
42.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
50.0%
Europe
42.9%
Asia
7.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.8%
With a Disability
24.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
84.6%
Has a Computer
91.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
82.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023