Springfield is a town located in Baca County Colorado. Springfield has a 2024 population of 1,279. It is also the county seat of Baca County. Springfield is currently declining at a rate of -0.85% annually and its population has decreased by -3.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,321 in 2020.
The average household income in Springfield is $57,226 with a poverty rate of 17.26%. The median age in Springfield is 43.4 years: 39.2 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Springfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,219 | 89.83% |
| Asian | 50 | 3.68% |
| Other race | 40 | 2.95% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 623 | 2.06 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Non Family | 297 | 1.08 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Married | 234 | 3.26 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Female | 47 | 2.28 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Male | 45 | 2.07 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
64.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 10.61% |
| Associates Degree | 100 | 10.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 168 | 17.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 56 | 5.83% |
| High School Graduate | 239 | 24.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68 | 7.08% |
| Some College | 228 | 23.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 813 | 703 | 205 |
| Hispanic | 102 | 53 | 0 |
| Other Race | 40 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 30 | 19 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,589 | $35,000 | $44,196 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,250 | $250,001 | $44,583 |
| High School Graduate | $32,000 | $29,531 | $32,788 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,449 | $0 | $22,614 |
| Overall | $29,727 | $29,167 | $32,500 |
| Some College | $29,000 | $29,605 | $28,281 |
$29,727
Average Earnings
$29,167
Average Male
$32,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.57% of Springfield residents speak only English, while 5.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,061 | 207 | 19.51% |
| Multiple | 31 | 15 | 48.39% |
17.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.05%
Male Poverty Rate
24.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Springfield is Multiple, with 48.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Springfield is White, with 19.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.21% |
| High School | 28.84% |
| Some College | 20.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.85% |
| Female Employed | 14.93% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,455 | $82,659 |
| Households | $36,354 | $57,226 |
| Married Families | $68,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,417 | $29,264 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
51.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
60
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60 | 6.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.1%
Born in Springfield
95.21%
Native Born
4.79%
Foreign Born
2.14%
Non Citizen
2.65%
Naturalized
95.21% of Springfield residents were born in the United States, with 52.1% having been born in Colorado. 2.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,228 | -10 | -0.81% |
| 2028 | 1,238 | -10 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 1,248 | -11 | -0.87% |
| 2026 | 1,259 | -10 | -0.79% |
| 2025 | 1,269 | -10 | -0.78% |
| 2024 | 1,279 | -11 | -0.85% |
| 2023 | 1,290 | -10 | -0.77% |
| 2022 | 1,300 | -21 | -1.59% |
| 2021 | 1,321 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1,321 | -65 | -4.69% |
| 2019 | 1,386 | 11 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 1,375 | 13 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 1,362 | 8 | 0.59% |
| 2016 | 1,354 | -8 | -0.59% |
| 2015 | 1,362 | -13 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 1,375 | -27 | -1.93% |
| 2013 | 1,402 | -25 | -1.75% |
| 2012 | 1,427 | -19 | -1.31% |
| 2011 | 1,446 | -8 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 1,454 | 0 | 0% |