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Springfield

Missouri · 169,176 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 $37,491. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,200. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
169,176
+12%since 2000
from 151,580 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,033 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,822 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.4
+3%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
138K146K155K164K173K1990201020202024Springfield
2024170K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,491
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,438
+38%since 2000
from $17,711 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
58.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+22%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(137,140)
Black3.2%(4,863)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(3,501)
Asian1.3%(2,028)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(25,404)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(134,294)
Black4.7%(7,877)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(9,926)
Asian2.3%(3,809)
Other4.7%(7,987)
Diversity Score40%(67,605)
Diversity Score
40
+138%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+70%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Missouri?

Springfield, Missouri has about 169,176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Missouri?

The typical household in Springfield, Missouri earns about $37,491 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 $122,200, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Missouri?

About 28.7% 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 21.7% 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 28,682 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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