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Springfield

Massachusetts · 156,983 residents · 31.87 sq mi
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Springfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,656. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $104,300. Households here earn about 31% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

156,983
+3%vs 2000
vs 152,082 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,926 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 4,772 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 31.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
152K153K155K156K157K1990201020202024Springfield
2024155K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,656
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,417 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,584
−24%vs 2000
vs $15,232 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.1%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$104,300
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$495
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $517 in 2000
US average: $450
49.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.9% in 2000
50.6% rent
4.1
+43%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(74,291)
Black19.6%(29,831)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(41,343)
Asian1.9%(2,857)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.8%(119,880)
1990
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(108,035)
Black19.3%(30,289)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(25,642)
Asian0.9%(1,338)
Other11%(17,321)
Diversity Score74.2%(116,516)
74
−6%vs 2000
vs 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.6%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Massachusetts?

Springfield, Massachusetts has about 156,983 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Springfield, Massachusetts earns about $25,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, Massachusetts expensive?

In Springfield, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $104,300, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Massachusetts?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, Massachusetts?

About 20.1% of people in Springfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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

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