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Springfield

Minnesota · 1,980 residents (2025 est.) · 1.877 sq mi
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Springfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,434. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,300. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,125
−4%since 2000
from 2,215 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,132 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+5%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,980 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Springfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,434
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,643 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,508
+68%since 2000
from $16,977 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−7%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+23%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(44)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(133)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(1,834)
Black4.7%(99)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(123)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(69)
Diversity Score31.1%(660)
Diversity Score
31
+417%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.9%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 19.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+15.9 ptssince 2017
from 71.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Minnesota?

Springfield, Minnesota has about 2,125 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Minnesota?

The typical household in Springfield, Minnesota earns about $59,434 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, Minnesota expensive?

In Springfield, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $122,300, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Minnesota?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, Minnesota?

About 11.8% of people in Springfield, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springfield, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Springfield, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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