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Springfield

South Dakota · 1,989 residents · 1.031 sq mi
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Springfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,227. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,197 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
1,989
+151%since 2000
from 792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,929 / sq mi
+151%since 2000
from 768 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
−12%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6501K2K2K2K1990201020202024Springfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,227
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,464 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,550
−27%since 2000
from $15,863 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$285
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−39.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(1,360)
Black2.7%(54)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(74)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other18.7%(373)
Diversity Score53.1%(1,055)
Diversity Score
53
+3079%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
Female
27.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−65.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, South Dakota?

Springfield, South Dakota has about 1,989 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Springfield, South Dakota earns about $35,227 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 $72,400, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, South Dakota?

About 11.9% 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 17.5% 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 1,169 residents, a change of about 143 percent over that period.

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