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Springfield

Oregon · 61,851 residents · 15.877 sq mi
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Springfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,938. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $226,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61,851
+17%since 2000
from 52,864 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,896 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 3,330 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+17%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K48K53K59K64K1990201020202024Springfield
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,938
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,031 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,438
+63%since 2000
from $15,616 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$969
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $582 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
47.1% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+34%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(45,827)
Black0.7%(356)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(3,651)
Asian1.1%(579)
Other0%
Diversity Score21%(11,117)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(45,840)
Black1.1%(694)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(8,938)
Asian1.4%(871)
Other6.2%(3,829)
Diversity Score49.1%(30,398)
Diversity Score
49
+134%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Oregon?

Springfield, Oregon has about 61,851 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Oregon?

The typical household in Springfield, Oregon earns about $49,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, Oregon expensive?

In Springfield, Oregon, the median home is worth about $226,300, and the typical rent is about $969 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Oregon?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, Oregon?

About 18.3% of people in Springfield, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springfield, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Springfield, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,168 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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