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Springfield

Tennessee · 18,782 residents · 13.654 sq mi
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Springfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,420. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,200. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
18,782
+31%since 2000
from 14,329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,376 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 1,049 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+3%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K13K15K18K20K1990201020202024Springfield
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,420
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,379 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,912
+38%since 2000
from $17,322 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$849
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
45.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+25%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66%(9,459)
Black25.6%(3,663)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(995)
Asian0.6%(80)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.6%(8,679)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(9,690)
Black20.2%(3,787)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(4,388)
Asian0.6%(110)
Other4%(750)
Diversity Score79.3%(14,903)
Diversity Score
79
+31%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Tennessee?

Springfield, Tennessee has about 18,782 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Tennessee?

The typical household in Springfield, Tennessee earns about $48,420 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 $160,200, and the typical rent is about $849 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Tennessee?

About 16.1% 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 22.8% 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 7,555 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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

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