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West Springfield

Virginia · 23,369 residents · 4.811 sq mi
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West Springfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,578. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 5,009 residents. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $490,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,369
−18%since 2000
from 28,378 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,857 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 5,899 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+3%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K24K26K28K30K1990201020202024West Springfield
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$127,578
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,228
+36%since 2000
from $35,375 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$490,100
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $202,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,132
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,139 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
19.2% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+60%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71%(20,151)
Black4.8%(1,369)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(2,081)
Asian13.8%(3,924)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.4%(15,449)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(11,864)
Black9.5%(2,218)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(3,635)
Asian17.1%(4,002)
Other3.5%(810)
Diversity Score81.8%(19,107)
Diversity Score
82
+50%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.8%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
23.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Springfield, Virginia?

West Springfield, Virginia has about 23,369 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Springfield, Virginia?

The typical household in West Springfield, Virginia earns about $127,578 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Springfield, Virginia expensive?

In West Springfield, Virginia, the median home is worth about $490,100, and the typical rent is about $2,132 a month.

How educated are people in West Springfield, Virginia?

About 61.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Springfield, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Springfield, Virginia?

About 3.6% of people in West Springfield, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Springfield, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, West Springfield, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,757 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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