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Springfield

County:
Hampden County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
31.87
State:
Massachusetts

Springfield is a city located in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Springfield has a 2026 population of 154,703. It is also the county seat of Hampden County. Springfield is currently declining at a rate of -0.06% annually and its population has decreased by -0.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 155,258 in 2020.

The median household income in Springfield is $52,656 with a poverty rate of 25.82%. The median age in Springfield is 33.7 years: 31 years for males, and 35.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.2 males.

154.7K
Total Population
4,854
Density (mi²)
-92 -0.06%
Growth

Springfield Population

Springfield Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026154,703-92-0.06%
2025154,795-93-0.06%
2024154,8886680.43%
2023154,220-220-0.14%
2022154,440-538-0.35%
2021154,978-280-0.18%
2020155,258-669-0.43%
2019153,404-786-0.51%
2018154,190510.03%
2017154,139800.05%
2016154,059-561-0.36%
2015154,6202110.14%
2014154,4093290.21%
2013154,0801350.09%
2012153,9451680.11%
2011153,7772070.13%
2010153,5704380.29%
2000152,082-4,901-3.12%
1990156,9834,6643.06%
1980152,319-11,586-7.07%
1970163,905-10,558-6.05%
1960174,46312,0647.43%
1950162,39912,8458.59%
1940149,554-346-0.23%
1930149,90020,28615.65%
1920129,61440,68845.75%
191088,92626,86743.29%
190062,05917,88040.47%
189044,17910,83932.51%
188033,3406,63724.85%
187026,70311,50475.69%
186015,1993,43329.18%
185011,7667817.11%
184010,9854,20161.93%
18306,7842,88473.95%
18203,9001,10039.29%
18102,80050021.74%
18002,30070043.75%
17901,600-152,825-98.96%

Median Age

Overall: 33.7 years
Female: 35.9 years
Male: 31 years

Springfield Adults

There are 117,272 adults, (20,464 of whom are seniors) in Springfield.

Sex Ratio

Female: 80,093 (51.8%)
Male: 74,656 (48.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Springfield includes 34.52% White, 19.96% Black or African American, 15.1% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White53,42534.52%
Two or more races41,87627.06%
Black or African American30,88419.96%
Other race23,36315.1%
Asian4,2412.74%
Native American9070.59%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander530.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races37,12623.99%
Other race22,95414.83%
White10,3366.68%
Black or African American3,7842.45%
Native American8000.52%
Asian1380.09%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander520.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White43,08927.84%
Black or African American27,10017.51%
Two or more races4,7503.07%
Asian4,1032.65%
Other race4090.26%
Native American1070.07%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander10%

Springfield Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Springfield 's average per capita income is $43,969. Household income levels show a median of $52,656. The poverty rate stands at 25.82%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$90,558$107,887
Families$66,045$83,594
Households$52,656$71,436
Non Families$32,288$46,885

$43,969

Average Income

$52,656

Median Household Income

25.82%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)