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Springfield

Vermont · 4,237 residents · 3.34 sq mi
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With 4,237 people, Springfield is a city in Vermont. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 18% of adults. 49% of homes are owner-occupied. That trails the Vermont median by roughly 42%. The typical home is worth $147,200, having more than doubled since 2000. The foreign-born share is 1%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

4,237
+8%since 2000
from 3,938 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,268 / sq mi
+29%since 2009
from 982 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
37.7
−6%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.34 sq mi
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K19902000201020202024Springfield
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.4%(273)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(266)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.8%(332)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.7%(285)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.8%(330)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.4%(442)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.5%(570)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.7%(413)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.2%(519)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.5%(447)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.1%(302)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(58)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$46,760
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,566 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$28,318
+60%since 2000
from $17,690 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
18.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.447
+14%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$147,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$818
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,442
49.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
51.0% rent
14.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.28 people
+11%since 2009
from 2.06 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
18.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
47.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.1
−21%since 2009
from 4.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
24
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(3,782)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(46)
Asian1.1%(43)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(3,848)
Black0.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(110)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(255)
21
+148%since 2009
from 9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard1.3%(55)
Puerto Rican1.2%(49)
Ancestry
English26.3%(1,116)
American20%(847)
Irish11.5%(488)
German11%(468)
French10.6%(451)
Italian6.4%(272)
Scotch-Irish5.1%(218)
Polish4.3%(183)
Scottish3.1%(132)
Dutch0.9%(38)
Canadian0.8%(34)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
Lithuanian0.7%(31)
Hungarian0.7%(29)
Finnish0.7%(28)
Swiss0.6%(25)
Danish0.5%(21)
Welsh0.5%(21)
Arab0.5%(20)
Swedish0.4%(15)
Belgian0.3%(14)
Czech0.3%(13)
Russian0.3%(13)
West Indian0.3%(13)
British0.3%(12)
Ukrainian0.3%(11)
Austrian0.2%(10)
Latvian0.2%(10)
Syrian0.2%(7)
Section 05

Education

18.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
+85%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
70.5%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
15.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
5.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
2.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
23.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
50.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
49.2%
−23.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
17.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
35.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
58.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
0.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
23.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 23.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
1.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2013
from 5.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
88.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2017
from 74.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
90.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
81.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
96.7%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
2.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.8%(393)
Married55.2%(753)
Widowed4.2%(58)
Divorced11.8%(161)
Women 15+
Never married30.7%(615)
Married43.2%(864)
Widowed6.1%(122)
Divorced20%(400)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

1.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2013
from 5.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
32.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
9.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
28.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
57.5%
+26.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
39.1%
−19.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
70.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)58.6%(123)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era18.6%(39)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 210 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, Vermont?

Springfield, Vermont has about 4,237 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springfield, Vermont?

The typical household in Springfield, Vermont earns about $46,760 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, Vermont expensive?

In Springfield, Vermont, the median home is worth about $147,200, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, Vermont?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, Vermont?

About 18.7% of people in Springfield, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springfield, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Springfield, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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