State
County
Land Area (mi²)
60.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,854.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.54%
Growth Since 2010
-2.79%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
204,748
World Population Review
Springfield, Illinois Population 2021
113,010
Springfield is a city located in Sangamon County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Sangamon County. With a 2020 population of 113,010, it is the 6th largest city in Illinois and the 266th largest city in the United States . Springfield is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -2.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 116,250 in 2010. Springfield reached it's highest population of 117,928 in 2012. Spanning over 67 miles, Springfield has a population density of 1,854 people per square mile.
The average household income in Springfield is $77,473 with a poverty rate of 18.62%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $805 per month, and the median house value is $133,400. 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 Springfield was:
- White: 72.95%
- Black or African American: 19.91%
- Two or more races: 3.47%
- Asian: 3.06%
- Other race: 0.46%
- Native American: 0.11%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
The current population of Springfield, Illinois is 113,010 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 114,840.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 116,250.
Springfield, Illinois Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 204,748 | -1,060 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 205,808 | -1,060 | -0.52% |
| 2019 | 206,868 | -1,060 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 207,928 | -1,437 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 209,365 | -1,059 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 210,424 | -830 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 211,254 | -438 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 211,692 | -21 | -0.01% |
| 2013 | 211,713 | -382 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 212,095 | 359 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 211,736 | 1,271 | 0.60% |
| 2010 | 210,465 | 0.00% |
Springfield Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84,540 | 72.95% |
| Black or African American | 23,068 | 19.91% |
| Two or More Races | 4,023 | 3.47% |
| Asian | 3,547 | 3.06% |
| Some Other Race | 532 | 0.46% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 128 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.04% |
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Springfield Population by Race
Springfield Population Pyramid $2021
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Springfield Population by Age
Springfield Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 50,952 | 2.2 | 61.4 |
| Non Family | 22,838 | 1.19 | 50.2 |
| Married | 18,223 | 2.91 | 85.1 |
| Female | 7,764 | 3.24 | 39.1 |
| Male | 2,127 | 3.16 | 60.6 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
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Springfield Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,684 | 2.10% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,248 | 6.55% |
| High School Graduate | 20,742 | 25.90% |
| Some College | 17,678 | 22.07% |
| Associates Degree | 6,064 | 7.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17,220 | 21.50% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,457 | 14.30% |
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Springfield Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Springfield Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62,184 | 58,104 | 24,054 |
| Black | 12,794 | 10,394 | 2,271 |
| Asian | 2,191 | 2,010 | 1,421 |
| Hispanic | 1,748 | 1,535 | 587 |
| 2+ Races | 1,238 | 1,174 | 400 |
| Other Race | 358 | 293 | 107 |
| Native American | 76 | 64 | |
| Islander | 50 | 50 |
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 64.86%.
Springfield Educational Attainment by Race
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$41,067
Average Earnings
$47,634
Average Male
$34,970
Average Female
Springfield Earnings by Educational Attainment
Springfield Language by Age
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Springfield Language
93.41% of Springfield residents speak only English, while 6.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.17% of the population.
Springfield Language
Springfield Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80,388 | 10,164 | 12.64% |
| Black | 22,223 | 8,660 | 38.97% |
| Multiple | 3,918 | 1,050 | 26.80% |
| Asian | 3,447 | 645 | 18.71% |
| Hispanic | 2,960 | 558 | 18.85% |
| Other | 502 | 147 | 29.28% |
18.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.77%
Male Poverty Rate
19.39%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Springfield
The race most likely to be in poverty in Springfield is Black, with 38.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Springfield is White, with 12.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.82%.
Springfield Poverty
Springfield Poverty Rate by Education
Springfield Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
40.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Springfield Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Springfield Marital Status
Springfield Veterans by War
Springfield Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,302 | 9.04% |
| Black | 723 | 4.62% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 4.67% |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 5.33% |
| Asian | 55 | 1.99% |
| Other Race | 37 | 9.84% |
| Native American | 6 | 4.69% |
| Islander | 5 | 10.00% |
Springfield Veterans by Race
Springfield Veterans by Education
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7.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
Springfield Veterans by Education
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61.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
Springfield Employment by Age
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Springfield Employment by Race
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Springfield Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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95.52%
Native Born
4.48%
Foreign Born
2.49%
Non Citizen
1.99%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.52% of Springfield residents were born in the United States, with 77.55% having been born in Illinois. 2.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Springfield Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 113,010 | -610 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 113,620 | -610 | -0.53% |
| 2019 | 114,230 | -610 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 114,840 | -931 | -0.80% |
| 2017 | 115,771 | -765 | -0.66% |
| 2016 | 116,536 | -685 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 117,221 | -268 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 117,489 | -144 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 117,633 | -295 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 117,928 | 142 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 117,786 | 648 | 0.55% |
| 2010 | 117,138 | 5,684 | 0.50% |
| 2000 | 111,454 | 6,227 | 0.58% |
| 1990 | 105,227 | 5,173 | 0.51% |
| 1980 | 100,054 | 8,301 | 0.87% |
| 1970 | 91,753 | 8,482 | 0.97% |
| 1960 | 83,271 | 1,643 | 0.20% |
| 1950 | 81,628 | 6,125 | 0.78% |
| 1940 | 75,503 | 3,639 | 0.50% |
| 1930 | 71,864 | 12,681 | 1.96% |
| 1920 | 59,183 | 7,505 | 1.37% |
| 1910 | 51,678 | 17,519 | 4.23% |
| 1900 | 34,159 | 9,196 | 3.19% |
| 1890 | 24,963 | 5,220 | 2.37% |
| 1880 | 19,743 | 2,379 | 1.29% |
| 1870 | 17,364 | 8,044 | 6.42% |
| 1860 | 9,320 | 4,787 | 7.47% |
| 1850 | 4,533 | 1,954 | 5.80% |
| 1840 | 2,579 | 0.00% |