Population 45,032 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Springfield
Household size in Springfield
| Period | Springfield | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.11 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.20 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.33 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.16 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Springfield are large by national standards, averaging 3.16 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 3.11, 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 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.0 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.4 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.0 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Springfield are younger than 40.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in Springfield, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.8% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.0% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.0% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.7% 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, 30.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the north. The renter share has fallen 5.1 points since 2006–10, 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 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Springfield than nationally: 5.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Washington area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Springfield is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, 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 southeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Springfield has older homes than at least four in five Virginia 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 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,634 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,748 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,310 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,597 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$962 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Springfield costs $2,597 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $962 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest 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 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.2% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.4% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.0% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Springfield: 48.0% 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. Still, the share is lower than in the Washington area overall (53.9%). The share with a degree has risen 6.4 points since 2006–10, 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 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.5% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.2% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.6% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.6% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Springfield is close to the national rate: 88.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Washington area overall (91.2%). The share with a diploma is up 3.0 points from 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 | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Springfield than nationally: unemployment was 6.3%, against 5.4%. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 | 3.16 | 40.0 | 8.4% | 22.7% | 5.7% | 1970 | $2,597 | 48.0% | 88.6% | 6.3% |
| West Springfield | 2.92 | 43.8 | 10.0% | 23.2% | 3.6% | 1975 | $2,913 | 64.3% | 94.3% | 3.0% |
| Franconia | 2.54 | 41.7 | 7.4% | 23.8% | 4.4% | 1989 | $2,628 | 68.6% | 96.0% | 2.3% |
| Newington | 3.04 | 40.4 | 6.2% | 15.8% | 4.1% | 1983 | $3,010 | 64.5% | 95.6% | 5.6% |
| Annandale | 3.10 | 41.1 | 10.5% | 28.2% | 4.5% | 1968 | $2,288 | 50.3% | 85.7% | 5.0% |
| Burke | 3.20 | 40.5 | 7.9% | 10.4% | 2.2% | 1979 | $3,014 | 68.9% | 96.1% | 5.2% |
| Lincolnia | 2.72 | 39.2 | 8.0% | 43.0% | 8.9% | 1978 | $2,379 | 54.7% | 89.8% | 5.7% |
| Newington Forest | 3.55 | 41.8 | 5.6% | 1.1% | 10.7% | 2006 | $2,439 | 69.5% | 94.4% | 2.7% |
| Laurel Hill | 2.72 | 40.7 | 5.5% | 22.2% | 8.3% | 2001 | $2,488 | 63.4% | 95.5% | 2.4% |
| Woodburn | 2.96 | 34.9 | 16.2% | 49.6% | 4.5% | 1973 | $2,757 | 62.6% | 96.8% | 0.3% |
| Crosspointe | 3.29 | 42.7 | 3.5% | 0.0% | 6.3% | 1996 | $2,454 | 72.4% | 98.4% | 3.5% |
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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