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West Springfield

Massachusetts · 28,835 residents · 16.73 sq mi
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West Springfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,516. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $235,200. Households here earn about 35% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,835
+1%since 2019
from 28,609 in 2019
2010 – 2025
Population density
1,724 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 1,710 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
Unchangedsince 2019
from 41.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
28K28K29K29K29K201020202024West Springfield
202429K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,516
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $53,053 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,958
+2%since 2019
from $34,222 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 35.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $225,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$912
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $878 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
42.8% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+2%since 2019
from 4.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(22,782)
Black2.8%(803)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(3,030)
Asian4%(1,158)
Other2.9%(836)
Diversity Score43.9%(12,566)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72%(20,751)
Black3.5%(1,017)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(4,020)
Asian6.4%(1,841)
Other3.3%(959)
Diversity Score55.9%(16,105)
Diversity Score
56
+27%since 2019
from 44 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 33.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 89.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
−7%since 2019
from 20.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 84.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 66.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 37.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Female
50.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Foreign born
16.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 13.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Springfield, Massachusetts?

West Springfield, Massachusetts has about 28,835 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Springfield, Massachusetts earns about $54,516 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 $235,200, and the typical rent is about $912 a month.

How educated are people in West Springfield, Massachusetts?

About 32.4% 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 10.3% of people in West Springfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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