Population 3,691 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Midtown Springfield
Household size in Midtown Springfield
| Period | Midtown Springfield | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.08 | 2.24 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.27 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.09 | 2.18 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.25 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.26 | +0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Midtown Springfield are small: just 2.34 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in Springfield as a whole, where it has 2.25 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.08, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Midtown Springfield
| Period | Midtown Springfield | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9 | 36.8 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 25.2 | 37.2 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 26.8 | 37.3 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 25.1 | 38.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Midtown Springfield is young: half of its residents are under 25.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Only one other Springfield neighborhood is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Midtown Springfield
| Period | Midtown Springfield | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 10.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 10.4% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 9.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Midtown Springfield: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Midtown Springfield has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Springfield neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Midtown Springfield
Renters in Midtown Springfield
| Period | Midtown Springfield | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.4% | 42.4% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 74.0% | 45.2% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.4% | 49.3% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 65.2% | 47.5% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Midtown Springfield: 65.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 37.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Midtown Springfield
| Period | Midtown Springfield | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 8.5% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 9.2% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 7.3% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 7.3% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Midtown Springfield: 13.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Midtown Springfield has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Springfield neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Midtown Springfield
| Period | Midtown Springfield | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1976 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1942 | 1977 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1944 | 1980 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1946 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Midtown Springfield is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1946, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. No other Springfield neighborhood has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Midtown Springfield
| Period | Midtown Springfield | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $597 | $682 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $678 | $753 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $678 | $830 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $710 | $1,070 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$114 | +$387 | +$383 | +$606 |
The median renter in Midtown Springfield pays $710 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 26.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Midtown Springfield has the lowest rents of any Springfield neighborhood.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Midtown Springfield
Bachelor's degrees in Midtown Springfield
| Period | Midtown Springfield | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.3% | 28.5% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.2% | 29.5% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 30.7% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 33.5% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Midtown Springfield: 23.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Midtown Springfield
| Period | Midtown Springfield | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.8% | 88.2% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.1% | 89.8% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 91.5% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.8% | 93.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +5.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Midtown Springfield is close to the national rate: 87.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Springfield overall (93.4%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Midtown Springfield
| Period | Midtown Springfield | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 4.3% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 3.8% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.2 pts | −3.3 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Midtown Springfield has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Midtown Springfield compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Springfield | 2.34 | 25.1 | 7.4% | 65.2% | 13.9% | 1946 | $710 | 23.6% | 87.8% | 2.4% |
| Grant Beach | 2.76 | 31.1 | 17.6% | 57.7% | 24.0% | 1947 | $917 | 14.8% | 82.4% | 5.1% |
| Weller | 2.41 | 23.8 | 19.0% | 60.7% | 14.7% | 1951 | $948 | 8.5% | 85.7% | 2.6% |
| Woodland Heights | 2.19 | 35.1 | 10.7% | 59.4% | 11.6% | 1946 | $978 | 15.6% | 92.3% | 13.9% |
| Downtown Springfield | 1.66 | 30.1 | 7.7% | 93.9% | 15.5% | 1960 | $861 | 27.2% | 89.0% | 2.7% |
| Robberson | 2.38 | 32.9 | 20.0% | 74.5% | 11.0% | 1958 | $911 | 14.2% | 87.6% | 3.3% |
| Doling | 2.16 | 38.2 | 12.9% | 43.9% | 10.0% | 1966 | $865 | 15.3% | 93.7% | 10.1% |
| Rountree | 1.89 | 29.4 | 3.9% | 65.4% | 10.8% | 1958 | $878 | 57.9% | 98.4% | 1.7% |
| West Central | 2.10 | 32.7 | 15.2% | 72.5% | 10.6% | 1951 | $905 | 18.6% | 86.7% | 10.3% |
| Phelps | 2.04 | 30.5 | 6.5% | 65.4% | 9.7% | 1966 | $975 | 51.3% | 97.2% | 8.1% |
| Heart of the Westside | 2.60 | 29.3 | 12.7% | 54.0% | 11.7% | 1962 | $939 | 7.3% | 74.9% | 11.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Ybor City, Tampa, FL · Wells-Goodfellow, St. Louis, MO · Wenonah, Minneapolis, MN · West Hills, Huntington, NY · Burke Acres, Kalamazoo, MI · Browns Valley, Napa, CA · Briarfield, Newport News, VA · Breezy Point, Queens, NY · Bennett, Fargo, ND · Wyandotte, Louisville, KY
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Midtown Springfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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