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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Springfield

Colorado · 1,562 residents · 1.126 sq mi
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Springfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,375. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,900. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,562
+9%since 1990
from 1,435 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,387 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,274 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 44.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Springfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,375
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,071 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,890
+58%since 1990
from $8,776 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.8%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$293
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $226 in 1990
US average: $602
72.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
27.4% rent
1.9
−18%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,341)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(98)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score28.4%(408)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,440)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(91)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score14.4%(225)
14
−49%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.2%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.3 min
−27%since 1990
from 14.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Colorado?

Springfield, Colorado has about 1,562 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Colorado?

The typical household in Springfield, Colorado earns about $24,375 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 $46,900, and the typical rent is about $293 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Colorado?

About 11.3% 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 16.8% of people in Springfield, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springfield, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Springfield, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 127 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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