Population 9,550 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Springfield
Household size in Springfield
| Period | Springfield | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.93 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.12 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.29 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, Springfield sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in Georgia as a whole, where it has 2.73 people. Household size has dropped from 2.93 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Springfield
| Period | Springfield | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.8 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.0 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.1 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.0 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Springfield is 38.0 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.8, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Springfield
| Period | Springfield | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Springfield: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 8.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only ten of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Springfield
Renters in Springfield
| Period | Springfield | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.7% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.9% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.8% of households in Springfield rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 32.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.8 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Springfield
| Period | Springfield | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Springfield than nationally: 7.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 Springfield
| Period | Springfield | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Springfield is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the center.
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 Springfield
| Period | Springfield | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $760 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $875 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $918 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,140 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$380 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Springfield costs $1,140 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $380 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 Springfield
Bachelor's degrees in Springfield
| Period | Springfield | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Springfield: 20.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
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 Springfield
| Period | Springfield | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.0% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.7% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.4% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Springfield have finished high school as nationally: 88.4%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Springfield
| Period | Springfield | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Springfield has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.6 points, in line with the national trend. 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).
Springfield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 2.63 | 38.0 | 5.8% | 23.8% | 7.5% | 1996 | $1,140 | 20.9% | 88.4% | 3.3% |
| Egypt | 3.43 | 36.5 | 2.6% | 25.3% | 8.8% | 2000 | $961 | 36.2% | 84.2% | 0.0% |
| Stillwell | 2.73 | 40.2 | 9.8% | 22.5% | 4.4% | 2005 | $1,295 | 24.8% | 93.6% | 0.8% |
| Lorenzo | 2.71 | 50.9 | 0.9% | 10.3% | 20.1% | 1987 | $1,109 | 13.4% | 84.4% | 3.8% |
| Guyton | 3.08 | 34.6 | 13.9% | 11.8% | 6.2% | 2005 | $1,552 | 30.7% | 91.6% | 2.6% |
| Clyo | 2.81 | 46.4 | 2.9% | 14.7% | 12.2% | 1993 | $1,024 | 21.0% | 84.1% | 1.9% |
| Shawnee | 2.51 | 45.9 | 0.2% | 13.0% | 22.9% | 1980 | $1,142 | 15.7% | 88.3% | 6.0% |
| Pineora | 2.88 | 41.2 | 5.6% | 13.9% | 25.2% | 1999 | $1,464 | 38.0% | 91.9% | 0.7% |
| Rincon | 2.82 | 37.7 | 11.1% | 26.5% | 7.5% | 2002 | $1,280 | 30.0% | 93.5% | 6.2% |
| Marlow | 3.11 | 38.7 | 16.0% | 17.8% | 4.0% | 2005 | $1,228 | 32.2% | 90.8% | 2.3% |
| Hubert | 2.65 | 47.5 | 6.9% | 8.6% | 11.4% | 1991 | $995 | 11.2% | 76.3% | 4.4% |
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 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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