Population 26,148 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Springfield
Household size in Springfield
| Period | Springfield | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.88 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Springfield holds 2.88 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.85 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 30 have larger households.
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 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Springfield is 42.1 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the west.
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 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.2% of households in Springfield, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 28 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 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Springfield is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 6.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.6 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 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.3% of homes in Springfield are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Springfield has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Pennsylvania 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 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Springfield is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1957, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Springfield has older homes than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
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 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,035 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,128 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,411 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,539 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$503 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in Springfield runs $1,539 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Philadelphia area overall ($1,631). Rents are up $503 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.5% of household income on rent, just over 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
Bachelor's degrees in Springfield
| Period | Springfield | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.6% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.8% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.7% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.5 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Springfield: 52.7% 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 12.5 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 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.6% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.5% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.2% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Springfield: 97.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.6 points, in line with the national trend. Springfield has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Pennsylvania cities.
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 | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Springfield has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 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 | 2.88 | 42.1 | 4.2% | 6.1% | 4.3% | 1957 | $1,539 | 52.7% | 97.2% | 3.2% |
| Morton | 2.38 | 43.1 | 13.9% | 24.1% | 0.9% | 1957 | $1,348 | 37.5% | 93.9% | 2.9% |
| Clifton Heights | 2.49 | 38.2 | 10.7% | 34.0% | 5.4% | 1958 | $1,424 | 27.1% | 94.2% | 11.5% |
| Rutledge | 2.84 | 44.8 | 2.8% | 12.5% | 1.5% | 1938 | $1,679 | 56.2% | 96.8% | 2.8% |
| Drexel Hill | 2.65 | 36.9 | 12.9% | 35.5% | 6.4% | 1949 | $1,325 | 45.8% | 93.7% | 7.5% |
| Primos | 2.31 | 39.7 | 13.6% | 41.1% | 3.1% | 1958 | $1,369 | 33.1% | 93.6% | 4.4% |
| Holmes | 2.44 | 45.4 | 9.3% | 29.8% | 4.9% | 1968 | $1,190 | 27.2% | 95.8% | 10.2% |
| Swarthmore | 2.39 | 37.7 | 8.3% | 21.9% | 5.5% | 1953 | $1,488 | 58.6% | 96.5% | 5.8% |
| Aldan | 2.58 | 40.1 | 13.0% | 27.6% | 5.8% | 1955 | $1,345 | 29.2% | 92.9% | 4.5% |
| Folsom | 2.81 | 39.1 | 12.6% | 11.7% | 5.3% | 1957 | $1,279 | 33.9% | 92.9% | 5.3% |
| Glenolden | 2.68 | 41.0 | 11.2% | 22.2% | 5.1% | 1956 | $1,464 | 24.0% | 95.6% | 6.6% |
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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