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Springfield

Colorado · 1,451 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 $29,563. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,500. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,451
−7%since 2000
from 1,562 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,289 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
+3%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Springfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,563
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,739
+35%since 2000
from $13,890 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$473
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−36.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+29%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(1,260)
Black0.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(136)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.7%(39)
Diversity Score29.4%(426)
Diversity Score
29
+104%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.1 min
−21%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Colorado?

Springfield, Colorado has about 1,451 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Colorado?

The typical household in Springfield, Colorado earns about $29,563 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 $73,500, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Colorado?

About 20.2% 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 19.5% 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 16 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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