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CITY · INCORPORATED 1838 · 2000 CENSUS

Springfield

Missouri · 151,580 residents · 83.206 sq mi
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Springfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,563. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $78,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
151,580
+8%since 1990
from 140,494 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,822 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,689 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.5
+5%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
138K146K155K164K173K1990201020202024Springfield
2024170K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,563
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,577 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,711
+49%since 1990
from $11,878 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.9%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$452
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $340 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 55.5% in 1990
46.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+8%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(134,286)
Black2.4%(3,373)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(1,240)
Asian0.9%(1,328)
Diversity Score12.7%(17,824)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(137,140)
Black3.2%(4,863)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(3,501)
Asian1.3%(2,028)
Diversity Score16.8%(25,404)
Diversity Score
17
+32%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.8%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.6 min
−30%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Missouri?

Springfield, Missouri has about 151,580 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Missouri?

The typical household in Springfield, Missouri earns about $29,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, Missouri expensive?

In Springfield, Missouri, the median home is worth about $78,700, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Missouri?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, Missouri?

About 15.9% of people in Springfield, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springfield, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Springfield, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,086 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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