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Springfield

West Virginia · 502 residents · 1.34 sq mi
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Springfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,014. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
502
+4%since 2023
from 485 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
375 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 362 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
31.6
+1%since 2023
from 31.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
190315441566691201020202024Springfield
2024502
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,014
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,110
+45%since 2023
from $14,603 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
−30%since 2023
from 0.548 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
88.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 85.6% in 2023
11.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(442)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.9%(43)
Diversity Score20.2%(98)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89%(447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11%(55)
Diversity Score24.4%(122)
Diversity Score
24
+21%since 2023
from 20 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.9 min
+23%since 2023
from 32.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
−17.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 80.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
36.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.3%
+19.1 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
Female
52.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, West Virginia?

Springfield, West Virginia has about 502 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Springfield, West Virginia earns about $62,014 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Springfield, West Virginia?

About 44.9% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, West Virginia?

About 5.0% of people in Springfield, West 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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