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Springfield

Michigan · 5,260 residents · 3.664 sq mi
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Springfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,822. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,100. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
5,260
+1%since 2000
from 5,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,436 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
−6%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Springfield
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,822
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,790 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,263
+6%since 2000
from $15,413 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$540
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
50.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(4,428)
Black7.5%(388)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(130)
Asian1.3%(70)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.7%(1,387)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(3,910)
Black9.4%(495)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(215)
Asian7.4%(391)
Other0.9%(49)
Diversity Score48.2%(2,534)
Diversity Score
48
+80%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+47%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.6%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Michigan?

Springfield, Michigan has about 5,260 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Michigan?

The typical household in Springfield, Michigan earns about $33,822 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, Michigan expensive?

In Springfield, Michigan, the median home is worth about $77,100, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Michigan?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, Michigan?

About 29.5% of people in Springfield, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springfield, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Springfield, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 322 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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