Springfield, OH Metro Area

Metro Area

Population: 135,445 (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, OH Metro Area

What is the median household income in Springfield, OH Metro Area?: The median household income in Springfield, OH Metro Area is $60,846 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Springfield, OH Metro Area?: The poverty rate in Springfield, OH Metro Area is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Springfield, OH Metro Area?: $155,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Springfield, OH Metro Area?: The median gross rent in Springfield, OH Metro Area is $840 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Springfield, OH Metro Area residents have a college degree?: 18.5% of adults in Springfield, OH Metro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

135,445

Median Income

$60,846

Median Home Value

$155,900

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

6.5%

Median Age

41.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,973 (+19.6%) Home Value: +$40,400 (+35%) Poverty Rate: +0.4 pp (+3.7%) Bachelor's+: -0.2 pp (-1.1%) Unemployment: -0.2 pp (-3%)

Demographics

Total Population 135,445

Median Age 41.0

Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 4.0% White (non-Hisp.) 82.4% Black 8.2% Asian 0.6% Two or More 5.8% Other 1.7%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Indian

0.2%

Chinese

0.1%

Filipino

0.1%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Mexican

2.6%

Puerto Rican

0.6%

Cuban

0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $60,846 ±$1,717

Per Capita Income $79,018

Median Family Income $76,742

Poverty Rate 11.3%

Child Poverty Rate 18.8%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 18.4%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 30.6%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

5.3%

$10–15k

5.1%

$15–25k

8.1%

$25–35k

9.1%

$35–50k

13.7%

$50–75k

18.6%

$75–100k

12.5%

$100–150k

16.5%

$150–200k

6.9%

$200k+

4.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 61,092

Owner-Occupied 69.2%

Renter-Occupied 30.8%

Vacancy Rate 9.4%

Median Home Value $155,900

Median Gross Rent $840

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.9%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 33.8%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

9.1%

$50–100k

17.2%

$100–200k

21.4%

$200–300k

19.7%

$300–500k

10.5%

$500k–$1M

2.4%

$1M+

0.6%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

14.1%

$500–1k

56.0%

$1–1.5k

25.6%

$1.5–2k

2.8%

$2–2.5k

1.0%

$2.5–3.5k

0.2%

$3.5k+

0.3%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

7.1%

1 vehicle

32.9%

2 vehicles

35.9%

24.1%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

73.8%

Single-fam. att.

6.6%

2–4 units

2.2%

5–19 units

3.8%

20+ units

4.1%

Mobile home

3.8%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

24.8%

1940–1969

6.5%

1970–1999

14.9%

2000–2009

5.7%

2010+

2.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 89.3%

Bachelor's or Higher 18.5%

Graduate Degree 7.0%

Some College / Associate 22.7%

Less Than High School 2.3%

Enrolled in School —

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.2%

Unemployment Rate 6.5%

Work from Home 8.3%

Self-Employed 5.8%

Government Workers 13.3%

Private For-Profit 80.5%

Industry

Edu/Health

22.9%

Manufacturing

17.2%

Retail

11.2%

Arts/Entmt.

9.1%

Prof. Services

8.4%

Construction

6.9%

Transportation

5.6%

Public Admin

4.9%

Finance

4.3%

Wholesale

3.0%

Agriculture

1.4%

Information

1.0%

Occupation

Management

31.9%

Production

21.0%

Sales

18.8%

Food Prep

18.4%

Construction

9.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.9 min

Drove Alone 79.6%

Carpool 9.0%

Public Transit 0.4%

Work from Home 8.3%

Walked 2.0%

Bicycle —

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

Households & Families

Total Households 55,325

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 43.0%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 13.9%

Multigenerational —

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

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.8%

5–9

6.4%

10–14

6.3%

15–19

6.5%

20–24

5.9%

25–34

11.9%

35–44

11.3%

45–54

12.2%

55–64

7.0%

65–74

6.8%

75–84

11.8%

85+

6.0%

Under 18: 22.6% Working age (18–64): 77.4% 65 and over: 20.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.2%

Naturalized Citizen 40.7%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.5%

Foreign-Born Origin

Latin America

54.7%

Asia

21.2%

Europe

17.5%

Africa

5.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.3%

With a Disability 16.9%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 93.2%

Uninsured 6.8%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.5%

Has a Computer 93.7%

Same House 1 Year Ago 87.7%

Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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