Population 5,013 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Springfield
Household size in Springfield
| Period | Springfield | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Springfield are small: just 2.28 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. Household size has dropped from 2.53 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 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 40.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Springfield skews older than the country: its median age is 43.7, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 42.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the center.
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 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Springfield (14.6%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Springfield has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Kentucky cities.
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 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 30.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 32.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.1% | 32.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.6% | 31.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Springfield own their homes; 28.6% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 46.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.9 points, a much bigger shift than 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 Springfield
| Period | Springfield | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Springfield: 6.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 6.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Springfield has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Kentucky cities.
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 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Springfield was built around 1978, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, 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 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $498 | $769 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $534 | $826 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $624 | $928 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $719 | $1,200 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$222 | +$431 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Springfield costs $719 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $222 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 24.9% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 26.7% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 29.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 32.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Springfield have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.3%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.1 points, mirroring the country.
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 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.5% | 86.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.7% | 87.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.4% | 90.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.1% | 91.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Springfield is above the national rate: 93.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 12.7 points, as it has nationally.
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 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 9.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in 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%. Only 11 of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 8.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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).
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 | 2.28 | 43.7 | 14.6% | 28.6% | 6.1% | 1978 | $719 | 20.3% | 93.1% | 2.4% |
| St. Catharine | 2.45 | 45.8 | 13.3% | 13.4% | 6.1% | 1986 | $747 | 21.1% | 83.1% | 19.2% |
| Valley Hill | 2.50 | 45.3 | 15.6% | 13.8% | 5.5% | 1990 | $717 | 23.7% | 91.4% | 12.0% |
| Jimtown | 2.26 | 44.6 | 11.9% | 37.9% | 6.4% | 1970 | $534 | 25.1% | 92.9% | 3.5% |
| Cisselville | 2.56 | 45.5 | 12.0% | 10.4% | 6.6% | 1987 | $717 | 21.3% | 91.8% | 11.7% |
| Thompsonville | 2.48 | 43.8 | 9.3% | 20.0% | 13.0% | 1978 | $790 | 22.1% | 90.1% | 4.5% |
| Texas | 2.58 | 42.4 | 9.4% | 12.1% | 12.6% | 1976 | $767 | 21.1% | 87.6% | 1.9% |
| Fredericktown | 2.65 | 43.2 | 9.7% | 8.6% | 8.2% | 1987 | $717 | 18.4% | 97.4% | 1.7% |
| Litsey | 2.56 | 37.8 | 7.1% | 17.6% | 13.3% | 1983 | $836 | 11.4% | 83.8% | 2.4% |
| Croakes | 2.54 | 40.1 | 9.8% | 7.0% | 6.4% | 1992 | $852 | 19.1% | 97.1% | 1.6% |
| Nerinx | 2.49 | 41.9 | 14.7% | 9.2% | 5.9% | 1989 | $717 | 16.1% | 91.9% | 1.1% |
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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