Population 21,950 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sixteen Acres
Household size in Sixteen Acres
| Period | Sixteen Acres | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Sixteen Acres run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of the Springfield area. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.56, as it has nationally.
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 Sixteen Acres
| Period | Sixteen Acres | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5 | 38.8 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.6 | 39.4 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.9 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.8 | 40.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 38.8, the median age in Sixteen Acres is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in the Springfield area overall, where the median age is 40.7. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.5, mirroring the country. Few Springfield neighborhoods are older: only two of 16.
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 Sixteen Acres
| Period | Sixteen Acres | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 15.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 16.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 15.8% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 15.3% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Sixteen Acres: 16.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Compared with other Springfield neighborhoods, though, Sixteen Acres has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 Sixteen Acres
Renters in Sixteen Acres
| Period | Sixteen Acres | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 37.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 37.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.8% of households in Sixteen Acres rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About three in ten owners (29.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Springfield's 16 neighborhoods, only two have a lower share of renters.
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 Sixteen Acres
| Period | Sixteen Acres | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 8.4% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.8% of homes in Sixteen Acres are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Springfield neighborhood has a lower vacancy rate.
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 Sixteen Acres
| Period | Sixteen Acres | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1956 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1956 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1957 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1958 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Sixteen Acres is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Still, homes here are newer than in the Springfield area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1958. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Only one other Springfield neighborhood has newer 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 Sixteen Acres
| Period | Sixteen Acres | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $809 | $809 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $883 | $871 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,034 | $995 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,333 | $1,261 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$524 | +$452 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sixteen Acres costs $1,333 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the wider Springfield area ($1,261). Rents are up $524 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 33.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Sixteen Acres
Bachelor's degrees in Sixteen Acres
| Period | Sixteen Acres | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 23.3% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 24.8% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 26.7% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.4% | 29.0% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +5.8 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Sixteen Acres (33.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in the wider Springfield area (29.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.4 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Springfield neighborhood has a higher share of college graduates.
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 Sixteen Acres
| Period | Sixteen Acres | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 82.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.8% | 83.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.6% | 85.2% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 86.7% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Sixteen Acres have finished high school (91.2%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Springfield neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Sixteen Acres
| Period | Sixteen Acres | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −3.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in Sixteen Acres is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Springfield area as a whole (6.3%). Unemployment has fallen 5.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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).
Sixteen Acres 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sixteen Acres | 2.51 | 38.8 | 16.7% | 23.8% | 3.8% | 1964 | $1,333 | 33.4% | 91.2% | 5.0% |
| Boston Road | 2.49 | 40.0 | 13.8% | 33.6% | 14.4% | 1966 | $1,304 | 14.3% | 83.3% | 5.5% |
| Pine Point | 2.82 | 37.1 | 25.4% | 36.7% | 6.8% | 1951 | $1,487 | 21.5% | 82.3% | 7.6% |
| East Forest Park | 2.53 | 38.0 | 15.0% | 13.4% | 4.8% | 1954 | $1,607 | 34.8% | 92.1% | 4.5% |
| Upper Hill | 2.83 | 31.6 | 27.8% | 57.7% | 17.6% | 1945 | $1,314 | 25.2% | 82.5% | 8.5% |
| Bay | 2.94 | 27.2 | 32.2% | 64.5% | 15.1% | 1943 | $1,089 | 13.1% | 70.5% | 8.5% |
| Old Hill | 3.10 | 28.9 | 48.4% | 60.9% | 15.0% | 1944 | $1,543 | 9.3% | 60.3% | 14.0% |
| Forest Park | 2.77 | 35.4 | 20.9% | 51.7% | 8.2% | 1945 | $1,337 | 19.7% | 80.2% | 7.6% |
| McKnight | 3.00 | 35.0 | 27.3% | 56.2% | 10.9% | 1938 | $981 | 13.2% | 72.2% | 12.1% |
| Maple High-Six Corners | 2.51 | 31.1 | 16.6% | 78.2% | 11.8% | 1950 | $961 | 9.4% | 65.1% | 14.9% |
| East Springfield | 2.57 | 40.9 | 19.9% | 23.4% | 3.7% | 1952 | $1,266 | 16.3% | 86.8% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Sixteen Acres. 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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