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Springfield

South Carolina · 524 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 $31,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $69,500. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
524
+4%since 2000
from 504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
301 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.8
+6%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4194655115576031990201020202024Springfield
2024468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,583
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,556
+22%since 2000
from $19,285 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−45.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+34%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(350)
Black29.2%(147)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.2%(268)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(316)
Black35.3%(185)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other2.2%(12)
Diversity Score63.1%(331)
Diversity Score
63
+19%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.6%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Female
61.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, South Carolina?

Springfield, South Carolina has about 524 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Springfield, South Carolina earns about $31,583 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 $69,500, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, South Carolina?

About 20.0% 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 21.5% 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 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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