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Springfield

Colorado · 1,293 residents (2025 est.) · 1.126 sq mi
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Springfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,295. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $134,100. Households here earn about 49% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,384
−11%since 2000
from 1,562 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,229 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
−8%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,293 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Springfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,295
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,446
+126%since 2000
from $13,890 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+11%since 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Information4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,100
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+44%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,440)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(91)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.4%(225)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(1,099)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(187)
Asian4.6%(63)
Other1.7%(24)
Diversity Score43.6%(603)
Diversity Score
44
+203%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.7 min
−15%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.9%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2012
from 20.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+20.2 ptssince 2017
from 68.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Colorado?

Springfield, Colorado has about 1,384 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Colorado?

The typical household in Springfield, Colorado earns about $48,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, Colorado expensive?

In Springfield, Colorado, the median home is worth about $134,100, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Colorado?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, Colorado?

About 12.5% of people in Springfield, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springfield, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Springfield, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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