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Springfield

Illinois · 114,394 residents · 61.261 sq mi
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Springfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,164. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $131,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
114,394
+3%since 2000
from 111,454 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,867 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,819 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+10%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
104K108K111K115K118K1990201020202024Springfield
2024113K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,164
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,388 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,978
+46%since 2000
from $23,324 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+13%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(89,510)
Black15.3%(17,007)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1,337)
Asian1.4%(1,612)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.4%(42,752)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68%(77,775)
Black20.2%(23,126)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(3,582)
Asian2.9%(3,327)
Other3.5%(3,952)
Diversity Score58.7%(67,171)
Diversity Score
59
+53%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+67%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.2%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Illinois?

Springfield, Illinois has about 114,394 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Springfield, Illinois earns about $54,164 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 $131,300, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Illinois?

About 34.8% 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 17.9% 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 9,167 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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