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Springfield

West Virginia · 477 residents · 1.34 sq mi
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Springfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,929. Population has declined 8% since 2011. Median home value is $133,100. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 85% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
477
−8%vs 2011
vs 521 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
356 / sq mi
−8%vs 2011
vs 389 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+48%vs 2011
vs 25.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
190315441566691201020202024Springfield
2024502
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,929
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $49,779 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,056
+29%vs 2011
vs $16,348 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
+19.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.207
−33%vs 2011
vs 0.308 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade19.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $129,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−33.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.2% in 2011
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−82.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−28%vs 2011
vs 2.6 in 2011
2010 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(521)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(466)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(10)
Diversity Score
2
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−25%vs 2011
vs 22.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−15.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.2%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.1% in 2011
Female
49.8%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, West Virginia?

Springfield, West Virginia has about 477 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Springfield, West Virginia earns about $70,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, West Virginia expensive?

In Springfield, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $133,100.

How educated are people in Springfield, West Virginia?

About 26.7% 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 0.0% of people in Springfield, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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