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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Springfield Metro

Springfield, IL · 2 counties · 201,437 residents · 1,182.621 sq mi
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Springfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,183. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $87,916.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

201,437
+6%since 1990
from 189,550 in 1990
1990 – 2025
170 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 160 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+9%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
187K194K201K207K214K1990201020202024Springfield
2024207K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,183
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,290 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,075
+56%since 1990
from $14,830 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$87,916
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,799 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $378 in 1990
US average: $602
70.5%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
29.5% rent
2.0
+3%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(173,205)
Black7.6%(14,416)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1,173)
Asian0.7%(1,304)
Diversity Score21.2%(40,150)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(176,207)
Black9%(18,182)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2,094)
Asian1%(2,088)
Diversity Score25.5%(51,356)
25
+20%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.1%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 21.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.1%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−31%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, IL?

Springfield, IL has about 201,437 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Springfield, IL?

The typical household in Springfield, IL earns about $43,183 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, IL expensive?

In Springfield, IL, the median home is worth about $87,916, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, IL?

About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, IL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, IL?

About 9.3% of people in Springfield, IL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springfield, IL grown since 1990?

Yes, Springfield, IL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,887 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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