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Springfield

Louisiana · 395 residents · 1.405 sq mi
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Springfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,125. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 76 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $89,300. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
21% 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

395
−16%since 1990
from 471 in 1990
1990 – 2025
281 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 335 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
+29%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3373994625245861990201020202024Springfield
2024382
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,125
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,075
+58%since 1990
from $10,815 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.8%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$350
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
77.8%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
22.2% rent
3.2
+52%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(439)
Black6.8%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score15.8%(75)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(380)
Black2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Diversity Score5.7%(22)
6
−64%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.7%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.6%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
−24%since 1990
from 31.8 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, Louisiana?

Springfield, Louisiana has about 395 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Louisiana?

The typical household in Springfield, Louisiana earns about $28,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, Louisiana expensive?

In Springfield, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $89,300, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Louisiana?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, Louisiana?

About 20.8% of people in Springfield, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springfield, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Springfield, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 76 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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