Population 5,358 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Springfield Lake Shore Improvement
Household size in Springfield Lake Shore Improvement
| Period | Springfield Lake Shore Improvement | Springfield | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.28 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.28 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.23 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.25 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Springfield Lake Shore Improvement run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in Springfield overall, where it has 2.25 people.
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 Lake Shore Improvement
| Period | Springfield Lake Shore Improvement | Springfield | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 39.0 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.3 | 40.4 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 41.4 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.8 | 41.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Springfield Lake Shore Improvement is 43.8 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 42.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the north and 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 Lake Shore Improvement
| Period | Springfield Lake Shore Improvement | Springfield | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 14.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 13.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 13.3% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 12.4% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Springfield Lake Shore Improvement: 8.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.7 points, even as the national share fell.
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 Lake Shore Improvement
Renters in Springfield Lake Shore Improvement
| Period | Springfield Lake Shore Improvement | Springfield | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 34.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 35.6% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 36.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 34.6% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 9.7% of households in Springfield Lake Shore Improvement rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly four in ten owners (38.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the center.
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 Lake Shore Improvement
| Period | Springfield Lake Shore Improvement | Springfield | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 10.1% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 9.6% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 11.6% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +1.5 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Springfield Lake Shore Improvement: 5.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.5 points, a smaller shift than 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 Lake Shore Improvement
| Period | Springfield Lake Shore Improvement | Springfield | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1971 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1969 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1968 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | −1 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Springfield Lake Shore Improvement are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the north.
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 Lake Shore Improvement
| Period | Springfield Lake Shore Improvement | Springfield | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $766 | $740 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $806 | $792 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $851 | $879 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,150 | $1,087 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$384 | +$347 | +$475 | +$606 |
Rent in Springfield Lake Shore Improvement runs $1,150 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Springfield as a whole ($1,087). Rent has climbed $384 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Lake Shore Improvement
Bachelor's degrees in Springfield Lake Shore Improvement
| Period | Springfield Lake Shore Improvement | Springfield | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8% | 31.5% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.7% | 33.0% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.6% | 33.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 59.1% | 34.8% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Springfield Lake Shore Improvement: 59.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.2 points, as it has nationally.
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 Lake Shore Improvement
| Period | Springfield Lake Shore Improvement | Springfield | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.2% | 90.4% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.9% | 91.1% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.6% | 90.9% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 93.0% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Springfield Lake Shore Improvement: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
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 Lake Shore Improvement
| Period | Springfield Lake Shore Improvement | Springfield | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 9.1% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 7.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Springfield Lake Shore Improvement has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 Lake Shore Improvement 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Lake Shore Improvement | 2.45 | 43.8 | 8.2% | 9.7% | 5.9% | 1985 | $1,150 | 59.1% | 97.5% | 2.6% |
| Historic West-Side | 2.43 | 38.0 | 14.7% | 33.2% | 13.4% | 1941 | $891 | 44.1% | 96.4% | 1.8% |
| West Urbana | 2.05 | 27.7 | 2.7% | 68.7% | 14.5% | 1968 | $1,162 | 75.5% | 95.5% | 3.0% |
| Chapel Hill Village | 2.37 | 40.6 | 22.1% | 60.2% | 12.1% | 1971 | $1,246 | 26.1% | 83.3% | 1.3% |
| Aspen Ridge | 1.66 | 36.8 | 21.1% | 80.9% | 6.0% | 1988 | $1,107 | 38.4% | 97.4% | 2.4% |
| Bayswater | 2.14 | 39.2 | 17.1% | 55.9% | 6.3% | 1989 | $1,330 | 47.6% | 87.4% | 8.6% |
| Eagledale | 3.42 | 29.0 | 21.8% | 59.1% | 9.5% | 1964 | $1,245 | 7.5% | 66.2% | 9.8% |
| Venerable Flackville | 2.40 | 34.1 | 11.4% | 82.0% | 11.0% | 1970 | $1,080 | 22.2% | 89.8% | 5.2% |
| Westchester Estates | 1.72 | 37.3 | 13.4% | 93.1% | 6.6% | 1985 | $1,121 | 47.2% | 91.9% | 1.3% |
| North Willow Farms | 2.62 | 34.7 | 12.1% | 63.2% | 13.0% | 1977 | $1,505 | 48.8% | 92.2% | 3.3% |
| Highland Vicinity | 1.95 | 38.7 | 14.1% | 39.4% | 21.0% | 1939 | $1,132 | 24.3% | 86.3% | 8.3% |
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 Lake Shore Improvement. 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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