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Springfield

Louisiana · 427 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 $48,516. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $185,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
427
+8%since 2000
from 395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
304 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 281 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
−6%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3373994625245861990201020202024Springfield
2024382
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,516
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,514
+20%since 2000
from $17,075 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+21%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(380)
Black2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(356)
Black10.1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(15)
Diversity Score34.2%(146)
Diversity Score
34
+504%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.7 min
+78%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.6%
−18.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Louisiana?

Springfield, Louisiana has about 427 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Louisiana?

The typical household in Springfield, Louisiana earns about $48,516 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 $185,900, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Louisiana?

About 16.0% 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 15.8% 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 44 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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