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Springfield

South Carolina · 504 residents · 1.739 sq mi
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Springfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,563. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value is $51,800. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

504
−4%since 1990
from 525 in 1990
1990 – 2025
290 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 302 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.0
+17%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4194655115576031990201020202024Springfield
2024468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,563
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,563 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,285
+66%since 1990
from $11,638 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.8%
−9.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$329
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
86.0%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.9% in 1990
14.0% rent
1.6
−24%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69%(362)
Black31%(163)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score53.5%(281)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(350)
Black29.2%(147)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score53.2%(268)
53
−1%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.7%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.4%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.4 min
+1%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, South Carolina?

Springfield, South Carolina has about 504 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Springfield, South Carolina?

The typical household in Springfield, South Carolina earns about $31,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, South Carolina expensive?

In Springfield, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $51,800, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, South Carolina?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, South Carolina?

About 5.8% of people in Springfield, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springfield, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Springfield, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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