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Springfield

Virginia · 31,154 residents · 7.845 sq mi
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#248Most foreign-born residentsof 6,82640.2%#328Highest median rentof 6,764$2,656
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Springfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,999. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $640,300. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 35% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,154
+2%since 2000
from 30,417 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,971 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3,877 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
+15%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K26K29K33K36K1990201020202024Springfield
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,999
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,640 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,500
+89%since 2000
from $27,807 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+4%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$640,300
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $184,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,656
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,053 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+92%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(15,097)
Black8.7%(2,650)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(5,373)
Asian20.4%(6,220)
Other0%
Diversity Score81.1%(24,661)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.5%(9,805)
Black10.4%(3,225)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(7,238)
Asian29%(9,020)
Other6%(1,866)
Diversity Score93.6%(29,162)
Diversity Score
94
+15%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+29%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.8%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
40.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2017
from 80.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 45.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.1%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 20.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Virginia?

Springfield, Virginia has about 31,154 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Virginia?

The typical household in Springfield, Virginia earns about $125,999 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, Virginia expensive?

In Springfield, Virginia, the median home is worth about $640,300, and the typical rent is about $2,656 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Virginia?

About 46.9% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, Virginia?

About 8.9% of people in Springfield, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springfield, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Springfield, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,448 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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