Demographics — Springfield, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

113,714

Median Agei

40.7

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

92.6%

BA or Higher

35.1%

Graduate+

14.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$155,200

Median Renti

$945

Total Units

57,220

Homeownership

63.4%

Vacancy Rate

11.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.3%2,362

$50K–$100K

19.2%6,174

$100K–$150K

21.6%6,951

$150K–$200K

16.8%5,399

$200K–$300K

20.1%6,464

$300K–$500K

11.7%3,760

$500K–$1M

2.8%911

$1M+

0.7%211

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,732

$500–$750

3,018

$750–$1,000

5,694

$1,000–$1,250

3,942

$1,250–$1,500

2,116

$1,500–$2,000

967

$2,000+

693

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%60

2010–2019

4.2%2,379

2000–2009

8.1%4,641

1990–1999

12.4%7,084

1980–1989

9%5,148

1970–1979

18.6%10,659

1960–1969

12.3%7,048

1950–1959

10.3%5,908

1940–1949

6.7%3,861

1939 or earlier

18.2%10,432

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.6%37,375

Electricity

24.6%12,507

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%471

No Fuel

0.5%231

Other

0.2%101

Fuel Oil

0.1%70

Wood

0%21

Solar

0%20

Coal

0%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,537

Mean Household Incomei

$90,206

Per Capita Incomei

$41,110

Poverty Ratei

16%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

55,195

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.4%3,750

$10K–$15K

4.3%2,180

$15K–$20K

4%2,050

$20K–$25K

3.6%1,806

$25K–$30K

3.7%1,870

$30K–$35K

4.2%2,143

$35K–$40K

5.2%2,625

$40K–$45K

3.9%2,002

$45K–$50K

3%1,500

$50K–$60K

7.5%3,808

$60K–$75K

10%5,059

$75K–$100K

11.6%5,879

$100K–$125K

9.8%4,969

$125K–$150K

6.6%3,355

$150K–$200K

7.6%3,839

$200K+

7.8%3,968

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

3,793

Residentsi

5,926

Avg. Tenant Renti

$399/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

18 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing717 homes91% occupied$389/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers2,139 homes85% occupied$417/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8850 homes90% occupied$361/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC61 homes98% occupied$449/mo rent

811/PRAC26 homes91% occupied$341/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,537/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

84.4%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

13.3%

Low income$33K–$52K/yr

2.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $52K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

72.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

68.5% of subsidized households are minority

28.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,0664.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

538

India

517

China

369

Mexico

328

United Kingdom

211

Canada

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

50,761

Avg. Commutei

17.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

51,375

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

6,186(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.8%Insured

4.2%Uninsured