Springfield township is located in Sangamon County Illinois. Springfield township has a 2024 population of 5,439. Springfield township is currently declining at a rate of -0.55% annually and its population has decreased by -2.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,579 in 2020.
The average household income in Springfield township is $58,208 with a poverty rate of 22.2%. The median age in Springfield township is 42.4 years: 39 years for males, and 50.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Springfield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,376 | 78.23% |
| Black or African American | 605 | 10.82% |
| Two or more races | 598 | 10.69% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,828 | 1.98 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Non Family | 1,591 | 1.15 | 60 | 40 |
| Married | 687 | 2.94 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Female | 414 | 3.11 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Male | 136 | 3.35 | 27.2 | 72.8 |
2.82
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
66.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 472 | 11.29% |
| Associates Degree | 260 | 6.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 292 | 6.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 311 | 7.44% |
| High School Graduate | 1,587 | 37.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 0.96% |
| Some College | 1,218 | 29.14% |
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 | 3,344 | 2,942 | 566 |
| Black | 414 | 335 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 370 | 349 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 52 | 42 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 94.32%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,583 | $93,375 | $47,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,015 | $0 | $85,160 |
| High School Graduate | $35,391 | $45,913 | $24,732 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,643 | $35,533 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,052 | $46,865 | $43,736 |
| Some College | $50,297 | $51,022 | $42,545 |
$45,052
Average Earnings
$46,865
Average Male
$43,736
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.45% of Springfield township residents speak only English, while 2.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,278 | 848 | 19.82% |
| Black | 605 | 214 | 35.37% |
| Multiple | 598 | 112 | 18.73% |
| Hispanic | 103 | 53 | 51.46% |
| Other | 15 | 15 | 100% |
22.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.08%
Male Poverty Rate
15.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Springfield township is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Springfield township is Multiple, with 18.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.63% |
| High School | 20.79% |
| Some College | 20.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 55.25% |
| Male Employed | 8.35% |
| Female Employed | 6.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,844 | $74,508 |
| Households | $44,716 | $58,208 |
| Married Families | $88,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,417 | $42,889 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.9%
Male Marriage Rate
30.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
280
Number of Veterans
243
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 120 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 126 |
| 55 to 64 | 96 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 277 | 7.28% |
| Black | 3 | 0.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
11.3%
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
85.32%
Born in Springfield township
99.37%
Native Born
0.63%
Foreign Born
0.46%
Non Citizen
0.16%
Naturalized
99.37% of Springfield township residents were born in the United States, with 85.32% having been born in Illinois. 0.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,289 | -30 | -0.56% |
| 2028 | 5,319 | -30 | -0.56% |
| 2027 | 5,349 | -30 | -0.56% |
| 2026 | 5,379 | -30 | -0.55% |
| 2025 | 5,409 | -30 | -0.55% |
| 2024 | 5,439 | -30 | -0.55% |
| 2023 | 5,469 | -30 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 5,499 | -50 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 5,549 | -30 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 5,579 | 49 | 0.89% |
| 2019 | 5,530 | -52 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 5,582 | -49 | -0.87% |
| 2017 | 5,631 | -41 | -0.72% |
| 2016 | 5,672 | -43 | -0.75% |
| 2015 | 5,715 | -27 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 5,742 | -9 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 5,751 | -18 | -0.31% |
| 2012 | 5,769 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2011 | 5,768 | 24 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 5,744 | 0 | 0% |