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Springfield

South Carolina · 455 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 $32,639. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $84,200. The poverty rate of 40.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
455
−10%since 2000
from 504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
262 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
−3%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4194655115576031990201020202024Springfield
2024468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,639
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,751
−13%since 2000
from $19,285 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.7%
+34.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Information1.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+57%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(267)
Black34.5%(157)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(10)
Asian1.3%(6)
Other3.6%(16)
Diversity Score67.2%(306)
Diversity Score
67
+26%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.9 min
+47%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, South Carolina?

Springfield, South Carolina has about 455 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Springfield, South Carolina earns about $32,639 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 $84,200, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, South Carolina?

About 18.4% 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 40.7% 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 70 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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