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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Springfield Metro

Springfield, MA · 1 counties · 465,825 residents · 617.005 sq mi
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Springfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,623. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $216,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
465,825
+2%since 2000
from 456,228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
755 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 739 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+10%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
455K459K463K467K470K1990201020202024Springfield
2024463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,623
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,718 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,483
+61%since 2000
from $19,541 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$920
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
39.4% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+31%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(278,464)
Black7.7%(35,988)
Hispanic / Latino26%(121,319)
Asian2.6%(12,110)
Other2.1%(9,978)
Diversity Score69.1%(321,738)
Segregation Score54.6%(254,271)
Diversity Score
69
+39%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
55
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

SpringfieldCENTRAL154,702
What's inside

1 component county

Hampden CountyCENTRAL464,338
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, MA?

Springfield, MA has about 465,825 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springfield, MA?

The typical household in Springfield, MA earns about $57,623 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 $216,100, and the typical rent is about $920 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, MA?

About 27.4% 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 15.7% of people in Springfield, MA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springfield, MA grown since 1990?

Yes, Springfield, MA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,515 residents, a change of about 2 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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