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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Springfield

Virginia · 23,706 residents · 7.845 sq mi
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Springfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $51,178. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 6,711 residents. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $171,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

23,706
−22%vs 2000
vs 30,417 in 2000
1990 – 2024
3,022 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 3,877 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.4
−5%vs 2000
vs 36.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
23K26K29K33K36K1990201020202024Springfield
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,178
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,640 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,480
−26%vs 2000
vs $27,807 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$171,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $184,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$747
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,053 in 2000
US average: $450
73.4%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.1% in 2000
26.6% rent
3.4
+26%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(17,335)
Black6.6%(1,555)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,729)
Asian17%(4,023)
Other3.3%(793)
Diversity Score62.6%(14,850)
63
−23%vs 2000
vs 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.9%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 37.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.9%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Springfield, Virginia?

Springfield, Virginia has about 23,706 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Virginia?

The typical household in Springfield, Virginia earns about $51,178 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 $171,600, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Virginia?

About 34.9% 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 4.3% of people in Springfield, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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