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Springfield

Florida · 8,903 residents · 4.29 sq mi
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Springfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,795. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,903
+1%since 2000
from 8,810 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,075 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,054 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
+6%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Springfield
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,795
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,844 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,197
+43%since 2000
from $12,689 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,300
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.7%
−26.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
44.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(5,837)
Black23.3%(2,049)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(225)
Asian4.2%(374)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.2%(5,130)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63%(5,612)
Black23.3%(2,074)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(518)
Asian3.7%(332)
Other4.3%(383)
Diversity Score67.9%(6,048)
Diversity Score
68
+17%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+77%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.7%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.1%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Florida?

Springfield, Florida has about 8,903 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Florida?

The typical household in Springfield, Florida earns about $43,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, Florida expensive?

In Springfield, Florida, the median home is worth about $121,300, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Florida?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, Florida?

About 15.1% of people in Springfield, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springfield, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Springfield, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 188 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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