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South Dakota · 1,926 residents (2025 est.) · 1.031 sq mi
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Springfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,714. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,246 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,500. Households here earn about 26% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,038
+157%since 2000
from 792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,977 / sq mi
+157%since 2000
from 768 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,926 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6501K2K2K2K1990201020202024Springfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,714
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,464 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,259
+34%since 2000
from $15,863 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+10%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
+36.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+11%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(740)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(1,275)
Black7.6%(154)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(131)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other23.2%(472)
Diversity Score68.1%(1,389)
Diversity Score
68
+3982%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+112%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
18.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 23.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
83.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
Female
16.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−67.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2012
from 25.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2017
from 68.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 90.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, South Dakota?

Springfield, South Dakota has about 2,038 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Springfield, South Dakota earns about $55,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, South Dakota expensive?

In Springfield, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $118,500, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, South Dakota?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, South Dakota?

About 7.0% of people in Springfield, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springfield, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Springfield, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,218 residents, a change of about 149 percent over that period.

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