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Springfield

Kentucky · 3,033 residents (2025 est.) · 4.114 sq mi
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Springfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,600. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,899
+10%since 2000
from 2,634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
705 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 640 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+6%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,033 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Springfield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,430 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,135
+121%since 2000
from $16,793 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
−1%since 2010
from 0.481 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Information3.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$816
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
42.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+13%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(1,955)
Black22.3%(588)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(33)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.3%(1,246)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(2,101)
Black18.3%(531)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.3%(38)
Other7.9%(229)
Diversity Score54.4%(1,576)
Diversity Score
54
+15%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+21%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.8%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2017
from 67.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 93.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Kentucky?

Springfield, Kentucky has about 2,899 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Kentucky?

The typical household in Springfield, Kentucky earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, Kentucky expensive?

In Springfield, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $168,600, and the typical rent is about $816 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Kentucky?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, Kentucky?

About 10.3% of people in Springfield, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springfield, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Springfield, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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