Springfield is a city located in Calhoun County Michigan. Springfield has a 2024 population of 5,278. Springfield is currently declining at a rate of -0.06% annually and its population has decreased by -0.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,288 in 2020.
The average household income in Springfield is $52,487 with a poverty rate of 26.15%. The median age in Springfield is 31.3 years: 28.7 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Springfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,559 | 67.56% |
| Two or more races | 649 | 12.32% |
| Asian | 493 | 9.36% |
| Black or African American | 447 | 8.49% |
| Other race | 92 | 1.75% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,235 | 2.31 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Non Family | 982 | 1.09 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
| Married | 710 | 3.4 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Female | 407 | 3.18 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| Male | 136 | 2.89 | 20.6 | 79.4 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
49.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 406 | 12.52% |
| Associates Degree | 264 | 8.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 125 | 3.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 57 | 1.76% |
| High School Graduate | 1,337 | 41.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 197 | 6.07% |
| Some College | 858 | 26.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,463 | 2,075 | 170 |
| Asian | 279 | 142 | 0 |
| Black | 228 | 213 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 186 | 147 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 118 | 94 | 0 |
| Other Race | 34 | 31 | 0 |
| Native American | 24 | 24 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 16.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,375 | $50,417 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $40,000 | $0 | $55,156 |
| High School Graduate | $35,391 | $47,500 | $21,996 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,184 | $36,349 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,449 | $46,061 | $23,577 |
| Some College | $40,083 | $48,472 | $24,102 |
$36,449
Average Earnings
$46,061
Average Male
$23,577
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.46% of Springfield residents speak only English, while 14.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 8.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,451 | 948 | 27.47% |
| Multiple | 639 | 352 | 55.09% |
| Black | 444 | 48 | 10.81% |
| Native | 28 | 4 | 14.29% |
26.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.27%
Male Poverty Rate
29.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Springfield is Multiple, with 55.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Springfield is Black, with 10.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 26.83% |
| Some College | 17.63% |
| High School | 12.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 67.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.11% |
| Female Employed | 10.24% |
| Male Employed | 9.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,724 | $60,023 |
| Households | $40,091 | $52,487 |
| Married Families | $71,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,700 | $36,537 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
398
Number of Veterans
359
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 161 |
| First Gulf War | 112 |
| Second Gulf War | 111 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 145 |
| 35 to 54 | 94 |
| 55 to 64 | 82 |
| 18 to 34 | 50 |
| 75+ | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 369 | 13.05% |
| Black | 19 | 6.17% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 6.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
11.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.06%
Born in Springfield
89.64%
Native Born
10.36%
Foreign Born
7.67%
Non Citizen
2.7%
Naturalized
89.64% of Springfield residents were born in the United States, with 73.06% having been born in Michigan. 7.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,267 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2028 | 5,269 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2027 | 5,271 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2026 | 5,274 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2025 | 5,276 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2024 | 5,278 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2023 | 5,281 | 9 | 0.17% |
| 2022 | 5,272 | -15 | -0.28% |
| 2021 | 5,287 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 5,288 | 98 | 1.89% |
| 2019 | 5,190 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 5,187 | -15 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 5,202 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 5,208 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 5,208 | -14 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 5,222 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 5,217 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 5,222 | -8 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 5,230 | -26 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 5,256 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,189 | -393 | -7.04% |
| 1990 | 5,582 | -335 | -5.66% |
| 1980 | 5,917 | 1,923 | 48.15% |
| 1970 | 3,994 | -611 | -13.27% |
| 1960 | 4,605 | -662 | -12.57% |