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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Springfield

Kentucky · 2,634 residents · 4.114 sq mi
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Springfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,430. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $74,900. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,634
−8%since 1990
from 2,878 in 1990
1990 – 2025
640 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 700 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.8
+12%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Springfield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,430
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,967 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,793
+72%since 1990
from $9,745 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,900
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$326
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $187 in 1990
US average: $602
64.8%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
35.2% rent
3.1
+61%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(2,213)
Black22.8%(657)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score44.6%(1,283)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(1,955)
Black22.3%(588)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(33)
Asian0.5%(14)
Diversity Score47.3%(1,246)
47
+6%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.2%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.8%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−22%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Kentucky?

Springfield, Kentucky has about 2,634 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Kentucky?

The typical household in Springfield, Kentucky earns about $24,430 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 $74,900, and the typical rent is about $326 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Kentucky?

About 12.9% 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 16.0% of people in Springfield, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springfield, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Springfield, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 244 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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