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CITY · INCORPORATED 1821 · 2000 CENSUS

Springfield

Illinois · 111,454 residents · 61.261 sq mi
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Springfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,388. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $84,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% 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

111,454
+6%since 1990
from 105,227 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,819 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,718 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+8%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
104K108K111K115K118K1990201020202024Springfield
2024113K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,388
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,995 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,324
+57%since 1990
from $14,813 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.7%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$499
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $379 in 1990
US average: $602
62.8%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 58.3% in 1990
37.2% rent
2.1
+3%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(90,143)
Black13.1%(13,818)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(798)
Asian0.8%(854)
Diversity Score32.5%(34,203)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(89,510)
Black15.3%(17,007)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1,337)
Asian1.4%(1,612)
Diversity Score38.4%(42,752)
38
+18%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.6%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 24.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.4%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 81.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.7 min
−27%since 1990
from 14.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Illinois?

Springfield, Illinois has about 111,454 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Springfield, Illinois earns about $39,388 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, Illinois expensive?

In Springfield, Illinois, the median home is worth about $84,300, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Illinois?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, Illinois?

About 11.7% of people in Springfield, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springfield, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Springfield, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,227 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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