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METRO AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Springfield Metro

Springfield, MA · 1 counties · 456,310 residents · 617.005 sq mi
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Springfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,100. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $122,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

456,310
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 456,228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
740 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 739 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.5
−8%vs 2000
vs 36.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
455K459K463K467K470K1990201020202024Springfield
2024463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,718 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,029
−28%vs 2000
vs $19,541 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$122,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $113,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$484
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $535 in 2000
US average: $450
60.2%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.9% in 2000
39.8% rent
3.9
+38%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Springfield on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(339,625)
Black7.5%(34,034)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(69,197)
Asian1.3%(5,835)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.7%(226,608)
1990
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(388,464)
Black7.5%(34,442)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(44,221)
Asian0.8%(3,695)
Other6.5%(29,709)
Diversity Score47.7%(217,629)
48
−4%vs 2000
vs 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.6%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.6%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.3%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Springfield, MA?

Springfield, MA has about 456,310 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Springfield, MA?

The typical household in Springfield, MA earns about $31,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, MA expensive?

In Springfield, MA, the median home is worth about $122,500, and the typical rent is about $484 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, MA?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, MA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, MA?

About 13.0% of people in Springfield, MA live below the federal poverty line.

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

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