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Springfield

Arkansas · 438 residents · 1.748 sq mi
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Springfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,918. Population has grown 16% since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

438
+16%since 2023
from 377 in 2023
2020 – 2024
251 / sq mi
+16%since 2023
from 216 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
32.5
−21%since 2023
from 41.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
18525432339246120202024Springfield
2024438
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$73,918
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $72,426 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$25,689
−25%since 2023
from $34,311 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.127
−43%since 2023
from 0.223 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance26.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services26.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services23.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration23.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$162,200
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
84.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
15.4% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.2
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(304)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.4%(73)
Diversity Score39%(147)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(329)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.3%(89)
Diversity Score49.1%(215)
49
+26%since 2023
from 39 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

83.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
16.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
58.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
9.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
23.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
56.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
16.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
37.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
15.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Arkansas?

Springfield, Arkansas has about 438 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Arkansas?

The typical household in Springfield, Arkansas earns about $73,918 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, Arkansas expensive?

In Springfield, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $162,200.

How educated are people in Springfield, Arkansas?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, Arkansas?

About 4.6% of people in Springfield, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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