Springfield, IL Metro Area

Metro Area

Population: 207,386 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Springfield, IL Metro Area

What is the median household income in Springfield, IL Metro Area?: The median household income in Springfield, IL Metro Area is $74,580 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Springfield, IL Metro Area?: The poverty rate in Springfield, IL Metro Area is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Springfield, IL Metro Area?: $171,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Springfield, IL Metro Area?: The median gross rent in Springfield, IL Metro Area is $949 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Springfield, IL Metro Area residents have a college degree?: 34.6% of adults in Springfield, IL Metro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

207,386

Median Income

$74,580

Median Home Value

$171,100

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

5.4%

Median Age

40.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,047 (+19.3%) Home Value: +$29,600 (+20.9%) Poverty Rate: -1.7 pp (-17.2%) Bachelor's+: +0.7 pp (+2.1%) Unemployment: -0.4 pp (-6.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 207,386

Median Age 40.0

Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 2.7% White (non-Hisp.) 79.1% Black 11.9% Asian 2.0% Two or More 5.0% Other 0.8%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Indian

0.7%

Chinese

0.4%

Filipino

0.4%

Korean

0.1%

Vietnamese

0.1%

Japanese

0.1%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Mexican

1.3%

Puerto Rican

0.5%

Cuban

0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $74,580 ±$1,630

Per Capita Income $98,028

Median Family Income $101,472

Poverty Rate 8.2%

Child Poverty Rate 14.0%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 14.6%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 30.0%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

5.6%

$10–15k

3.7%

$15–25k

6.2%

$25–35k

7.0%

$35–50k

11.4%

$50–75k

16.4%

$75–100k

13.1%

$100–150k

18.4%

$150–200k

9.5%

$200k+

8.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 98,753

Owner-Occupied 71.1%

Renter-Occupied 28.9%

Vacancy Rate 9.4%

Median Home Value $171,100

Median Gross Rent $949

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.6%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.0%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

5.9%

$50–100k

16.2%

$100–200k

20.1%

$200–300k

22.4%

$300–500k

14.2%

$500k–$1M

3.4%

$1M+

0.6%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

9.7%

$500–1k

47.3%

$1–1.5k

33.1%

$1.5–2k

6.2%

$2–2.5k

2.2%

$2.5–3.5k

0.4%

$3.5k+

1.0%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

7.2%

1 vehicle

36.5%

2 vehicles

37.6%

18.8%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

73.5%

Single-fam. att.

5.0%

2–4 units

3.0%

5–19 units

4.2%

20+ units

4.4%

Mobile home

4.0%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

16.4%

1940–1969

6.2%

1970–1999

18.3%

2000–2009

9.3%

2010+

5.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 93.7%

Bachelor's or Higher 34.6%

Graduate Degree 14.0%

Some College / Associate 21.5%

Less Than High School 1.7%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.6%

Unemployment Rate 5.4%

Work from Home 11.8%

Self-Employed 4.1%

Government Workers 26.0%

Private For-Profit 69.8%

Industry

Edu/Health

28.1%

Public Admin

13.6%

Prof. Services

9.7%

Retail

9.7%

Finance

7.2%

Arts/Entmt.

7.2%

Manufacturing

5.6%

Construction

4.7%

Transportation

4.3%

Wholesale

2.0%

Agriculture

1.6%

Information

1.2%

Occupation

Management

44.9%

Sales

21.3%

Food Prep

17.0%

Production

10.1%

Construction

6.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 19.9 min

Drove Alone 78.6%

Carpool 5.9%

Public Transit 1.0%

Work from Home 11.8%

Walked 1.4%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 89,485

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 43.2%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 15.3%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.6%

5–9

6.3%

10–14

6.1%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

5.7%

25–34

12.1%

35–44

12.9%

45–54

12.2%

55–64

7.2%

65–74

6.8%

75–84

11.4%

85+

5.4%

Under 18: 22.0% Working age (18–64): 78.0% 65 and over: 19.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.2%

Naturalized Citizen 51.3%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.4%

Foreign-Born Origin

Asia

45.9%

Latin America

20.9%

Africa

19.3%

Europe

12.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.2%

With a Disability 13.8%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 96.3%

Uninsured 3.7%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.9%

Has a Computer 94.1%

Same House 1 Year Ago 88.6%

Moved from Abroad 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023