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Springfield

New Jersey · 1,518 residents · 0.388 sq mi
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Springfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,523. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $421,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
74% 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

1,518
+3%vs 2021
vs 1,479 in 2021
2020 – 2024
3,912 / sq mi
+3%vs 2021
vs 3,812 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
38.4
−9%vs 2021
vs 42.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$103,523
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $127,177 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$57,039
−9%vs 2021
vs $62,815 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
−8.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
3.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$421,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $437,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,774
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,987 in 2021
US average: $1,124
56.8%
−17.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.5% in 2021
43.2% rent
4.1
+18%vs 2021
vs 3.4 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(691)
Black6.7%(99)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(106)
Asian39.4%(582)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score77.2%(1,141)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(917)
Black6.7%(102)
Hispanic / Latino19%(289)
Asian7.5%(114)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score66.5%(1,009)
66
−14%vs 2021
vs 77 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

73.6%
+3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 70.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
13.5%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
+6%vs 2021
vs 23.3 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
88.5%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 90.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
2.2%
−2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.9% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.9% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
79.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 82.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
70.3%
−3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.1% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

43.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.5% in 2021
56.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.5% in 2021
50.7%
+9.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.4% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
8.4%
+7.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Springfield, New Jersey?

Springfield, New Jersey has about 1,518 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springfield, New Jersey?

The typical household in Springfield, New Jersey earns about $103,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, New Jersey expensive?

In Springfield, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $421,800, and the typical rent is about $1,774 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, New Jersey?

About 73.6% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, New Jersey?

About 3.5% of people in Springfield, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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