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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Springfield

Virginia · 30,417 residents · 7.845 sq mi
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Springfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,640. Population has grown 28% since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $184,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

30,417
+28%since 1990
from 23,706 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,877 / sq mi
+28%since 1990
from 3,022 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+5%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
23K26K29K33K36K1990201020202024Springfield
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$69,640
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,178 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,807
+36%since 1990
from $20,480 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$184,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $171,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,053
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $747 in 1990
US average: $602
71.1%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
28.9% rent
2.7
−21%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(17,335)
Black6.6%(1,555)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,729)
Asian17%(4,023)
Diversity Score62.6%(14,850)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(15,097)
Black8.7%(2,650)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(5,373)
Asian20.4%(6,220)
Diversity Score81.1%(24,661)
81
+29%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.9%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 34.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.3%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 85.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
−8%since 1990
from 24.5 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, Virginia?

Springfield, Virginia has about 30,417 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Virginia?

The typical household in Springfield, Virginia earns about $69,640 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 $184,600, and the typical rent is about $1,053 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Virginia?

About 37.9% 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 5.1% 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 6,711 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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