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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Springfield Metro

Springfield, OH · 1 counties · 144,742 residents · 395.879 sq mi
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Springfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,340. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $88,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

144,742
−2%since 1990
from 147,548 in 1990
1990 – 2025
366 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 373 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+9%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
133K137K141K145K149K1990201020202024Springfield
2024135K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,340
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,743 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,501
+58%since 1990
from $12,348 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.7%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$487
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $361 in 1990
US average: $602
71.5%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
28.5% rent
2.2
+13%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(133,096)
Black9%(13,224)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(808)
Asian0.5%(687)
Diversity Score23.4%(34,514)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(126,748)
Black8.9%(12,867)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1,699)
Asian0.5%(751)
Diversity Score24.5%(35,396)
24
+5%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.2%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−26%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springfield, OH?

Springfield, OH has about 144,742 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Springfield, OH?

The typical household in Springfield, OH earns about $40,340 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springfield, OH expensive?

In Springfield, OH, the median home is worth about $88,300, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Springfield, OH?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Springfield, OH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springfield, OH?

About 10.7% of people in Springfield, OH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springfield, OH grown since 1990?

Yes, Springfield, OH has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,806 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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