Springfield, Massachusetts Population 2022
Springfield is a city located in Hampden County Massachusetts. Springfield has a 2020 population of 156,503. Springfield is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually and its population has increased by 0.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 155,929 in 2010.
The average household income in Springfield is $55,658 with a poverty rate of 25.49%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $908 per month, and the median house value is $162,900. The median age in Springfield is 33.4 years, 30.8 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
Springfield Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Springfieldwas:
- White: 58.62%
- Black or African American: 20.94%
- Two or more races: 8.89%
- Other race: 8.23%
- Asian: 2.98%
- Native American: 0.33%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 694,935 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 698,017 | 3,082 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 699,061 | 1,044 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 699,964 | 903 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 701,671 | 1,707 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 700,688 | -983 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 699,804 | -884 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 699,387 | -417 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 700,138 | 751 | 0.11% |
| 2019 | 697,382 | -2,756 | -0.40% |
| 2020 | 694,626 | -2,756 | -0.40% |
| 2021 | 691,870 | -2,756 | -0.40% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90,089 | 58.62% |
| Black or African American | 32,178 | 20.94% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 510 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 4,576 | 2.98% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 12,641 | 8.23% |
| Two or More Races | 13,669 | 8.89% |
Springfield Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 56,804 | 2.61 | 47.4 |
| Married | 16,822 | 3.44 | 70.1 |
| Male | 3,860 | 3.45 | 54.1 |
| Female | 14,580 | 3.49 | 28.7 |
| Non Family | 21,542 | 1.21 | 41.2 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8,499 | 8.82% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11,810 | 12.26% |
| High School Graduate | 30,777 | 31.95% |
| Some College | 18,573 | 19.28% |
| Associates Degree | 8,380 | 8.70% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,290 | 11.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,005 | 7.27% |
Springfield Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35,038 | 31,595 | 9,545 |
| 2+ Races | 6,838 | 5,440 | 1,492 |
| Asian | 3,045 | 2,078 | 611 |
| Black | 19,651 | 17,069 | 3,803 |
| Hispanic | 38,427 | 24,982 | 4,028 |
| Other Race | 7,485 | 4,765 | 780 |
| Native American | 325 | 130 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.17%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.24%.
$35,534
Average Earnings
$39,649
Average Male
$31,829
Average Female
Springfield Language by Age
Springfield Language
60.27% of Springfield residents speak only English, while 39.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.38% of the population.
Springfield Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69,722 | 24,556 | 35.22% |
| Multiple | 13,534 | 3,998 | 29.54% |
| Black | 31,632 | 7,695 | 24.33% |
| Native | 510 | 120 | 23.53% |
| Asian | 4,369 | 833 | 19.07% |
| White | 42,499 | 5,321 | 12.52% |
| Other | 4,507 | NaN% |
25.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.83%
Male Poverty Rate
27.86%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Springfield
The race most likely to be in poverty in Springfield is Hispanic, with 35.22% 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 2.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.10%.
Springfield Marital Status
Marriage Rates
31.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.5%
Male Marriage Rate
28.9%
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 | 3,617 | 5.10% |
| Black | 739 | 3.17% |
| Native American | 33 | 9.09% |
| Asian | 48 | 1.39% |
| Other Race | 172 | 1.89% |
| 2+ Races | 215 | 2.45% |
| Hispanic | 967 | 2.01% |
Springfield Veterans by Education
9.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
55.30%
Born in Springfield
89.99%
Native Born
10.01%
Foreign Born
4.45%
Non Citizen
5.56%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.99% of Springfield residents were born in the United States, with 55.30% having been born in Massachusetts. 4.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 1,600 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 2,300 | 700 | 3.70% |
| 1810 | 2,800 | 500 | 1.99% |
| 1820 | 3,900 | 1,100 | 3.37% |
| 1830 | 6,784 | 2,884 | 5.69% |
| 1840 | 10,985 | 4,201 | 4.94% |
| 1850 | 11,766 | 781 | 0.69% |
| 1860 | 15,199 | 3,433 | 2.59% |
| 1870 | 26,703 | 11,504 | 5.80% |
| 1880 | 33,340 | 6,637 | 2.24% |
| 1890 | 44,179 | 10,839 | 2.85% |
| 1900 | 62,059 | 17,880 | 3.46% |
| 1910 | 88,926 | 26,867 | 3.66% |
| 1920 | 129,614 | 40,688 | 3.84% |
| 1930 | 149,900 | 20,286 | 1.46% |
| 1940 | 149,554 | -346 | -0.02% |
| 1950 | 162,399 | 12,845 | 0.83% |
| 1960 | 174,463 | 12,064 | 0.72% |
| 1970 | 163,905 | -10,558 | -0.62% |
| 1980 | 152,319 | -11,586 | -0.73% |
| 1990 | 156,983 | 4,664 | 0.30% |
| 2000 | 152,082 | -4,901 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 153,060 | 978 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 153,347 | 287 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 153,634 | 287 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 153,921 | 287 | 0.19% |
| 2014 | 154,208 | 287 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 154,495 | 287 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 154,782 | 287 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 155,069 | 287 | 0.19% |
| 2018 | 155,356 | 287 | 0.19% |
| 2019 | 155,643 | 287 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 155,929 | 286 | 0.18% |
| 2021 | 156,216 | 287 | 0.18% |
| 2022 | 156,503 | 287 | 0.18% |