Springfield, Illinois Population 2022
Springfield is a city located in Sangamon County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Sangamon County. With a 2020 population of 114,022, it is the 7th largest city in Illinois and the 285th largest city in the United States. Springfield is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 114,394 in 2020. Spanning over 67 miles, Springfield has a population density of 1,871 people per square mile.
The average household income in Springfield is $77,473 with a poverty rate of 17.90%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $820 per month, and the median house value is $131,300. The median age in Springfield is 39.4 years, 37 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
Springfield Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Springfieldwas:
- White: 72.26%
- Black or African American: 20.12%
- Two or more races: 4.09%
- Asian: 2.96%
- Other race: 0.33%
- Native American: 0.15%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.08%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 210,465 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 211,736 | 1,271 | 0.60% |
| 2012 | 212,095 | 359 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 211,713 | -382 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 211,692 | -21 | -0.01% |
| 2015 | 211,254 | -438 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 210,424 | -830 | -0.39% |
| 2017 | 209,365 | -1,059 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 207,928 | -1,437 | -0.69% |
| 2019 | 206,868 | -1,060 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 205,808 | -1,060 | -0.52% |
| 2021 | 204,748 | -1,060 | -0.52% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83,156 | 72.26% |
| Black or African American | 23,151 | 20.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 178 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 3,408 | 2.96% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 88 | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race | 382 | 0.33% |
| Two or More Races | 4,712 | 4.09% |
Springfield Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 51,064 | 2.18 | 62.9 |
| Married | 17,877 | 2.94 | 85.7 |
| Male | 2,198 | 2.87 | 62.4 |
| Female | 7,871 | 3.19 | 41.2 |
| Non Family | 23,118 | 1.19 | 52.7 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,719 | 2.16% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,042 | 6.32% |
| High School Graduate | 20,881 | 26.19% |
| Some College | 17,890 | 22.44% |
| Associates Degree | 6,475 | 8.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 16,490 | 20.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,242 | 14.10% |
Springfield Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,081 | 1,942 | 1,410 |
| Other Race | 280 | 266 | 131 |
| White | 61,649 | 57,751 | 23,047 |
| Hispanic | 1,850 | 1,628 | 685 |
| 2+ Races | 1,515 | 1,400 | 552 |
| Black | 12,896 | 10,450 | 2,192 |
| Islander | 88 | 88 | |
| Native American | 111 | 76 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.76%.
$41,195
Average Earnings
$46,439
Average Male
$35,901
Average Female
Springfield Language by Age
Springfield Language
93.91% of Springfield residents speak only English, while 6.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.16% of the population.
Springfield Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 22,237 | 8,834 | 39.73% |
| Multiple | 4,577 | 1,510 | 32.99% |
| Hispanic | 3,249 | 557 | 17.14% |
| Asian | 3,313 | 488 | 14.73% |
| White | 79,189 | 8,908 | 11.25% |
| Other | 58 | NaN% |
17.90%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.67%
Male Poverty Rate
19.01%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Springfield
The race most likely to be in poverty in Springfield is Black, with 39.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Springfield is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.04%.
Springfield Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Springfield Married by Age and Sex
Springfield Marriage
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 55-64.
Springfield Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,020 | 8.75% |
| Black | 639 | 4.10% |
| Asian | 73 | 2.80% |
| Islander | 4 | 4.55% |
| Other Race | 33 | 11.00% |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 5.28% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 3.47% |
Springfield Veterans by Education
6.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.75%
Born in Springfield
95.76%
Native Born
4.24%
Foreign Born
2.21%
Non Citizen
2.03%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.76% of Springfield residents were born in the United States, with 77.75% having been born in Illinois. 2.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 2,579 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 4,533 | 1,954 | 5.80% |
| 1860 | 9,320 | 4,787 | 7.47% |
| 1870 | 17,364 | 8,044 | 6.42% |
| 1880 | 19,743 | 2,379 | 1.29% |
| 1890 | 24,963 | 5,220 | 2.37% |
| 1900 | 34,159 | 9,196 | 3.19% |
| 1910 | 51,678 | 17,519 | 4.23% |
| 1920 | 59,183 | 7,505 | 1.37% |
| 1930 | 71,864 | 12,681 | 1.96% |
| 1940 | 75,503 | 3,639 | 0.50% |
| 1950 | 81,628 | 6,125 | 0.78% |
| 1960 | 83,271 | 1,643 | 0.20% |
| 1970 | 91,753 | 8,482 | 0.97% |
| 1980 | 100,054 | 8,301 | 0.87% |
| 1990 | 105,227 | 5,173 | 0.51% |
| 2000 | 111,454 | 6,227 | 0.58% |
| 2010 | 116,250 | 4,796 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 116,064 | -186 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 115,878 | -186 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 115,692 | -186 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 115,506 | -186 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 115,320 | -186 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 115,134 | -186 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 114,948 | -186 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 114,762 | -186 | -0.16% |
| 2019 | 114,576 | -186 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 114,394 | -182 | -0.16% |
| 2021 | 114,208 | -186 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 114,022 | -186 | -0.16% |