Population 5,401 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Springfield
Household size in Springfield
| Period | Springfield | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Springfield are small: just 2.36 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. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.27, even as the national average fell.
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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.0 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Springfield is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 38.3, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in five households in Springfield (21.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points, even as the national share fell. Only seven of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.7% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Springfield than nationally: 48.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. More than four in ten owners (44.0%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a higher 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 Springfield
| Period | Springfield | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Springfield than nationally: 7.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, 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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +3 | +6 |
Springfield is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $636 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $654 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $590 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,022 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$386 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Springfield costs $1,022 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $386 a month since 2006–10, up 61%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 26.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the center.
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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Springfield: 15.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 28 have a lower 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 Springfield
| Period | Springfield | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.2% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.9% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.6% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Springfield is close to the national rate: 88.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Michigan as a whole (91.8%). The share with a diploma has risen 6.9 points since 2006–10, 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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Springfield: 9.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | 2.36 | 37.0 | 21.5% | 48.7% | 7.7% | 1962 | $1,022 | 15.5% | 88.1% | 9.8% |
| Battle Creek | 2.50 | 40.6 | 13.4% | 30.5% | 10.9% | 1961 | $1,008 | 21.9% | 91.2% | 6.4% |
| Level Park-Oak Park | 2.64 | 38.9 | 9.9% | 5.0% | 7.8% | 1964 | $930 | 19.6% | 91.5% | 6.4% |
| Brownlee Park | 2.47 | 43.7 | 11.9% | 24.1% | 13.0% | 1967 | $918 | 17.4% | 86.2% | 4.9% |
| Augusta | 2.47 | 41.0 | 7.6% | 25.3% | 10.1% | 1972 | $683 | 38.2% | 95.8% | 4.8% |
| Old Mill Gardens | 2.56 | 46.5 | 7.5% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 1985 | $1,083 | 21.6% | 97.1% | 3.2% |
| Maplehurst | 2.61 | 44.9 | 12.4% | 14.8% | 12.5% | 1971 | $1,423 | 18.3% | 91.8% | 4.0% |
| West Leroy | 2.71 | 39.5 | 8.5% | 9.0% | 5.3% | 1980 | $891 | 24.2% | 94.9% | 8.6% |
| Climax | 2.54 | 46.1 | 5.2% | 11.2% | 7.6% | 1974 | $1,014 | 26.0% | 96.3% | 8.1% |
| Howlandsburg | 2.69 | 44.0 | 5.0% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 1985 | $1,045 | 40.3% | 97.8% | 5.7% |
| Urbandale | 2.87 | 41.2 | 5.6% | 7.8% | 8.7% | 1967 | $1,286 | 39.5% | 92.6% | 1.7% |
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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