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Springfield

West Virginia · 455 residents · 1.34 sq mi
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Springfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,132. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 96% since 2019. Median home value is $83,500. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
455
+96%since 2019
from 232 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
340 / sq mi
+96%since 2019
from 173 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
−37%since 2019
from 70.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
190315441566691201020202024Springfield
2024502
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,132
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $29,125 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,394
−16%since 2019
from $22,005 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $102,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2022
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−14.8 ptssince 2019
from 88.7% in 2019
26.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−30%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2020
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(232)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(428)
Black1.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.7%(30)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
+22.2 ptssince 2019
from 13.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 92.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2019
from 78.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
+17.6 ptssince 2019
from 35.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2019
from 36.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2019
from 35.8% in 2019
Female
55.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2019
from 64.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2019
from 20.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, West Virginia?

Springfield, West Virginia has about 455 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Springfield, West Virginia earns about $34,132 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 $83,500.

How educated are people in Springfield, West Virginia?

About 35.9% 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 3.8% 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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