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Springfield

South Dakota · 1,914 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 $43,864. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,122 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,600. Households here earn about 27% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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

1,914
+142%since 2000
from 792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,856 / sq mi
+142%since 2000
from 768 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
39.2
−7%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
6501K2K2K2K1990201020202024Springfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,864
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,464 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$12,485
−21%since 2000
from $15,863 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
14.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$84,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$540
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
76.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
23.7% rent
1.9
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(1,303)
Black5%(96)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(59)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other22.4%(428)
Diversity Score59%(1,130)
59
+3435%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
1.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.1 min
+161%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
76.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
8.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
19.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 23.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
33.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

81.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
18.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
3.6%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, South Dakota?

Springfield, South Dakota has about 1,914 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Springfield, South Dakota earns about $43,864 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 $84,600, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, South Dakota?

About 10.2% 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 14.3% 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 1,094 residents, a change of about 133 percent over that period.

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

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