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West Springfield

Massachusetts · 28,391 residents · 16.73 sq mi
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West Springfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,358. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $210,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,391
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 28,320 in 2011
2010 – 2025
Population density
1,697 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1,693 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+2%vs 2011
vs 39.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,358
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $54,251 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,274
−2%vs 2011
vs $27,946 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.437 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $210,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $784 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−22.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.7% in 2011
42.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+6%vs 2011
vs 3.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(23,993)
Black2%(566)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(2,128)
Asian4%(1,123)
Other1.8%(510)
Diversity Score34.3%(9,710)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(23,306)
Black3%(841)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(2,471)
Asian4.4%(1,245)
Other1.2%(347)
Diversity Score38.4%(10,888)
Diversity Score
38
+12%vs 2011
vs 34 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 19.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 49.9% in 2011
Female
50.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 50.1% in 2011
Foreign born
17.4%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Springfield, Massachusetts?

West Springfield, Massachusetts has about 28,391 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Springfield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in West Springfield, Massachusetts earns about $51,358 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Springfield, Massachusetts expensive?

In West Springfield, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $210,800, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in West Springfield, Massachusetts?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Springfield, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Springfield, Massachusetts?

About 12.2% of people in West Springfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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