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Springfield

Georgia · 2,852 residents · 3.504 sq mi
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Springfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,477. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,800. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,852
+57%since 2000
from 1,821 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
814 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.3
−11%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Springfield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,477
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,544 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,876
+20%since 2000
from $16,519 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+38%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(1,371)
Black21.9%(398)
Hispanic / Latino2%(37)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.9%(855)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(1,890)
Black28.6%(816)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(81)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other1.6%(47)
Diversity Score59.4%(1,694)
Diversity Score
59
+27%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+30%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Georgia?

Springfield, Georgia has about 2,852 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Georgia?

The typical household in Springfield, Georgia earns about $43,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, Georgia expensive?

In Springfield, Georgia, the median home is worth about $129,800, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Georgia?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, Georgia?

About 11.4% of people in Springfield, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springfield, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Springfield, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,322 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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