Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Springfield, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

58,190

Median Agei

37.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.3%40,354

Black

17.3%10,047

Two or More

7%4,076

Hispanic/Latino

5.6%3,238

Asian

0.4%249

Other

0.2%120

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%84

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.4%2,473

High School Diploma

29.7%11,465

Some College (<1 yr)

10%3,844

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%5,129

Associate's Degree

8.8%3,405

Bachelor's Degree

11.8%4,560

Master's Degree

3.7%1,417

Professional Degree

0.7%263

Doctorate

0.6%227

HS or Higher

84.9%

BA or Higher

16.7%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$116,800

Median Renti

$851

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.4%12,920

Renter-Occupied

47.6%11,730

Total Units

27,758

Homeownership

52.4%

Vacancy Rate

11.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.7%1,506

$50K–$100K

29.7%3,836

$100K–$150K

22.4%2,890

$150K–$200K

14%1,805

$200K–$300K

14.8%1,908

$300K–$500K

6.2%804

$500K–$1M

1.2%153

$1M+

0.1%18

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,767

$500–$750

2,492

$750–$1,000

3,444

$1,000–$1,250

2,369

$1,250–$1,500

668

$1,500–$2,000

374

$2,000+

243

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%81

2010–2019

1.9%520

2000–2009

4.4%1,215

1990–1999

4.2%1,159

1980–1989

5.6%1,552

1970–1979

12.7%3,515

1960–1969

10.9%3,012

1950–1959

14.9%4,144

1940–1949

8.9%2,458

1939 or earlier

36.4%10,102

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.9%19,946

Electricity

16.7%4,119

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%339

Other

0.3%78

No Fuel

0.3%72

Wood

0.2%52

Fuel Oil

0.2%44

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,143

Mean Household Incomei

$62,202

Per Capita Incomei

$27,034

Poverty Ratei

22.1%

Unemploymenti

9.3%

Labor Forcei

26,322

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%1,867

$10K–$15K

8%1,967

$15K–$20K

5.4%1,322

$20K–$25K

4.3%1,061

$25K–$30K

6%1,474

$30K–$35K

5.8%1,425

$35K–$40K

5.6%1,383

$40K–$45K

5.3%1,315

$45K–$50K

4.5%1,117

$50K–$60K

7.6%1,862

$60K–$75K

12.6%3,109

$75K–$100K

10.5%2,576

$100K–$125K

6.9%1,693

$125K–$150K

4.6%1,144

$150K–$200K

2.5%628

$200K+

2.9%707

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

23,452

Avg. Commutei

21.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

23,776

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,426(7.7% of civilian adults)