State
County
Land Area (mi²)
31.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
4,774.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.47%
Growth Since 2010
-0.59%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
691,870
Springfield is a city located in Hampden County Massachusetts. With a 2020 population of 152,160, it is the 3rd largest city in Massachusetts (after Boston and Worcester) and the 173rd largest city in the United States . Springfield is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -0.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 153,060 in 2010. Springfield reached it's highest population of 174,463 in 1960. Spanning over 33 miles, Springfield has a population density of 4,775 people per square mile.
The average household income in Springfield is $55,658 with a poverty rate of 26.94%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $877 per month, and the median house value is $156,200. The median age in Springfield is 33.4 years, 30.8 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Springfield was:
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 691,870 | -2,756 | -0.40% |
| 2020 | 694,626 | -2,756 | -0.40% |
| 2019 | 697,382 | -2,756 | -0.40% |
| 2018 | 700,138 | 751 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 699,387 | -417 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 699,804 | -884 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 700,688 | -983 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 701,671 | 1,707 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 699,964 | 903 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 699,061 | 1,044 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 698,017 | 3,082 | 0.44% |
| 2010 | 694,935 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97,614 | 63.33% |
| Black or African American | 32,278 | 20.94% |
| Some Other Race | 12,450 | 8.08% |
| Two or More Races | 6,951 | 4.51% |
| Asian | 4,157 | 2.70% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 678 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.01% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 56,358 | 2.64 | 46.6 |
| Non Family | 21,212 | 1.23 | 41.2 |
| Married | 16,479 | 3.41 | 70 |
| Female | 14,906 | 3.55 | 27.1 |
| Male | 3,761 | 3.53 | 52.8 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8,819 | 9.19% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11,726 | 12.23% |
| High School Graduate | 31,153 | 32.48% |
| Some College | 18,584 | 19.38% |
| Associates Degree | 7,846 | 8.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,103 | 11.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,683 | 6.97% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37,063 | 23,607 | 2,992 |
| White | 35,934 | 32,131 | 9,734 |
| Black | 19,796 | 17,215 | 4,092 |
| Other Race | 7,484 | 4,812 | 577 |
| Asian | 2,864 | 1,956 | 736 |
| 2+ Races | 2,558 | 2,158 | 529 |
| Native American | 435 | 183 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.42%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.09%.
$32,499
Average Earnings
$37,627
Average Male
$30,820
Average Female
60.91% of Springfield residents speak only English, while 39.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.97% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68,754 | 26,732 | 38.88% |
| Black | 31,763 | 7,544 | 23.75% |
| White | 44,199 | 5,638 | 12.76% |
| Other | 12,409 | 5,245 | 42.27% |
| Multiple | 6,878 | 2,041 | 29.67% |
| Asian | 3,948 | 948 | 24.01% |
| Native | 678 | 212 | 31.27% |
26.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.99%
Male Poverty Rate
29.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Springfield is Other, with 42.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Springfield is White, with 12.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.50%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.24%.
30.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.1%
Male Marriage Rate
28.9%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,156 | 5.47% |
| Hispanic | 902 | 1.94% |
| Black | 849 | 3.60% |
| Other Race | 116 | 1.27% |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 3.28% |
| Asian | 36 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 30 | 6.04% |
9.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
90.02%
Native Born
9.98%
Foreign Born
4.88%
Non Citizen
5.10%
Naturalized
90.02% of Springfield residents were born in the United States, with 55.46% having been born in Massachusetts. 4.88% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 152,160 | -723 | -0.47% |
| 2020 | 152,883 | -723 | -0.47% |
| 2019 | 153,606 | -723 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 154,329 | 122 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 154,207 | 179 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 154,028 | -554 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 154,582 | 206 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 154,376 | 320 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 154,056 | 123 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 153,933 | 160 | 0.10% |
| 2011 | 153,773 | 204 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 153,569 | 1,487 | 0.10% |
| 2000 | 152,082 | -4,901 | -0.32% |
| 1990 | 156,983 | 4,664 | 0.30% |
| 1980 | 152,319 | -11,586 | -0.73% |
| 1970 | 163,905 | -10,558 | -0.62% |
| 1960 | 174,463 | 12,064 | 0.72% |
| 1950 | 162,399 | 12,845 | 0.83% |
| 1940 | 149,554 | -346 | -0.02% |
| 1930 | 149,900 | 20,286 | 1.46% |
| 1920 | 129,614 | 40,688 | 3.84% |
| 1910 | 88,926 | 26,867 | 3.66% |
| 1900 | 62,059 | 17,880 | 3.46% |
| 1890 | 44,179 | 10,839 | 2.85% |
| 1880 | 33,340 | 6,637 | 2.24% |
| 1870 | 26,703 | 11,504 | 5.80% |
| 1860 | 15,199 | 3,433 | 2.59% |
| 1850 | 11,766 | 781 | 0.69% |
| 1840 | 10,985 | 4,201 | 4.94% |
| 1830 | 6,784 | 2,884 | 5.69% |
| 1820 | 3,900 | 1,100 | 3.37% |
| 1810 | 2,800 | 500 | 1.99% |
| 1800 | 2,300 | 700 | 3.70% |
| 1790 | 1,600 | 0.00% |