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Springfield

County:
Greene County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
83.206
State:
Missouri

Springfield is a city located in Greene County, Missouri. Springfield has a 2026 population of 171,315. It is also the county seat of Greene County. Springfield is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually and its population has increased by 1.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 169,158 in 2020.

The median household income in Springfield is $49,311 with a poverty rate of 18.4%. The median age in Springfield is 33.7 years: 33.1 years for males, and 34.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.6 males.

171.3K
Total Population
2,059
Density (mi²)
360 0.21%
Growth

Springfield Population

Springfield Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026171,3153600.21%
2025170,9553590.21%
2024170,5961500.09%
2023170,4463670.22%
2022170,0798280.49%
2021169,251930.05%
2020169,15890.01%
2019168,1183580.21%
2018167,7604570.27%
2017167,3035880.35%
2016166,7154500.27%
2015166,2651,4130.86%
2014164,8521,0640.65%
2013163,7881,8201.12%
2012161,9681,6921.06%
2011160,2769020.57%
2010159,374-124-0.08%
2000151,58011,0867.89%
1990140,4947,3785.54%
1980133,11613,02010.84%
1970120,09624,23125.28%
196095,86529,13443.66%
195066,7315,4938.97%
194061,2383,7116.45%
193057,52717,89645.16%
192039,6314,43012.58%
191035,20111,93451.29%
190023,2671,4176.49%
189021,85015,328235.02%
18806,52296717.41%
18705,5555,1551288.75%
185040000%

Median Age

Overall: 33.7 years
Female: 34.7 years
Male: 33.1 years

Springfield Adults

There are 139,929 adults, (27,514 of whom are seniors) in Springfield.

Sex Ratio

Female: 87,770 (51.6%)
Male: 82,184 (48.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Springfield includes 83.78% White, 4.57% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White142,39483.78%
Two or more races12,5677.39%
Black or African American7,7684.57%
Asian3,2351.9%
Other race3,0501.79%
Native American5750.34%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3650.21%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,7252.19%
Two or more races3,5542.09%
Other race2,3351.37%
Black or African American1230.07%
Native American1010.06%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander240.01%
Asian90.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White138,66981.59%
Two or more races9,0135.3%
Black or African American7,6454.5%
Asian3,2261.9%
Other race7150.42%
Native American4740.28%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3410.2%

Springfield Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Springfield 's average per capita income is $39,979. Household income levels show a median of $49,311. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%.

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$81,664$107,074
Families$66,957$89,773
Households$49,311$68,303
Non Families$35,210$47,395

$39,979

Average Income

$49,311

Median Household Income

18.4%

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)