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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Springfield

Tennessee · 14,329 residents · 13.654 sq mi
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Springfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,379. Population has grown 28% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $88,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,329
+28%since 1990
from 11,227 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,049 / sq mi
+28%since 1990
from 822 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.7
+2%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K13K15K18K20K1990201020202024Springfield
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,379
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,645 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,322
+54%since 1990
from $11,256 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.7%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$453
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299 in 1990
US average: $602
58.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 56.8% in 1990
41.9% rent
2.7
+8%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(7,771)
Black30.1%(3,378)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(91)
Asian0.4%(50)
Diversity Score54.9%(6,166)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66%(9,459)
Black25.6%(3,663)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(995)
Asian0.6%(80)
Diversity Score60.6%(8,679)
61
+10%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.2%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
+3%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Tennessee?

Springfield, Tennessee has about 14,329 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Tennessee?

The typical household in Springfield, Tennessee earns about $33,379 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, Tennessee expensive?

In Springfield, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $88,700, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Tennessee?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, Tennessee?

About 17.7% of people in Springfield, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springfield, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Springfield, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,102 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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