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Springfield

Michigan · 5,292 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 $36,005. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $79,700. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,292
+2%since 2000
from 5,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,444 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
−2%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Springfield
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,005
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,790 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,534
+72%since 2000
from $15,413 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
51.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(3,497)
Black10.4%(553)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(323)
Asian9.2%(487)
Other6%(318)
Diversity Score64.5%(3,413)
Diversity Score
65
+141%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.6%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Michigan?

Springfield, Michigan has about 5,292 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Michigan?

The typical household in Springfield, Michigan earns about $36,005 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 $79,700, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Michigan?

About 10.9% 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 23.4% 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 290 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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