West Springfield Town city is located in Hampden County Massachusetts. West Springfield Town city has a 2024 population of 28,369. West Springfield Town city is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -1.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,768 in 2020.
The average household income in West Springfield Town city is $94,552 with a poverty rate of 10.44%. The median age in West Springfield Town city is 39.4 years: 38.6 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Springfield Town city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,801 | 76.13% |
| Two or more races | 1,964 | 6.86% |
| Asian | 1,869 | 6.53% |
| Other race | 1,607 | 5.61% |
| Black or African American | 1,347 | 4.7% |
| Native American | 47 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,598 | 2.26 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Married | 5,352 | 3.11 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Non Family | 5,342 | 1.19 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Female | 1,326 | 2.9 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Male | 578 | 2.9 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
58.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,042 | 5.02% |
| Associates Degree | 1,703 | 8.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,274 | 20.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,974 | 14.33% |
| High School Graduate | 6,117 | 29.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 830 | 4% |
| Some College | 3,816 | 18.39% |
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 | 15,840 | 14,902 | 5,675 |
| Hispanic | 2,220 | 1,751 | 585 |
| 2+ Races | 1,157 | 1,029 | 360 |
| Other Race | 1,133 | 806 | 265 |
| Asian | 1,087 | 810 | 578 |
| Black | 1,045 | 923 | 196 |
| Native American | 47 | 47 | 28 |
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 59.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,056 | $79,620 | $54,881 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,681 | $79,639 | $81,042 |
| High School Graduate | $37,337 | $42,317 | $29,306 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,750 | $24,821 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,478 | $59,444 | $44,783 |
| Some College | $52,557 | $66,154 | $36,970 |
$53,478
Average Earnings
$59,444
Average Male
$44,783
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.63% of West Springfield Town city residents speak only English, while 27.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,536 | 1,522 | 7.41% |
| Hispanic | 3,713 | 707 | 19.04% |
| Multiple | 1,956 | 628 | 32.11% |
| Asian | 1,869 | 286 | 15.3% |
| Black | 1,328 | 222 | 16.72% |
| Other | 1,607 | 176 | 10.95% |
10.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.29%
Male Poverty Rate
10.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Springfield Town city is Multiple, with 32.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Springfield Town city is White, with 7.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.3% |
| High School | 10.48% |
| Some College | 9.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.59% |
| Male Employed | 4.78% |
| Female Employed | 4.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,731 | $116,408 |
| Households | $70,401 | $94,552 |
| Married Families | $113,578 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,209 | $61,392 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
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
1,363
Number of Veterans
1,301
Male Veterans
62
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 409 |
| Second Gulf War | 307 |
| First Gulf War | 265 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 403 |
| 65 to 74 | 327 |
| 35 to 54 | 289 |
| 75+ | 284 |
| 18 to 34 | 60 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,150 | 6.41% |
| 2+ Races | 119 | 8.4% |
| Black | 94 | 7.45% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 2.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
59.63%
Born in West Springfield Town city
81.86%
Native Born
18.14%
Foreign Born
5.98%
Non Citizen
12.15%
Naturalized
81.86% of West Springfield Town city residents were born in the United States, with 59.63% having been born in Massachusetts. 5.98% 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 | 28,094 | -55 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 28,149 | -55 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 28,204 | -55 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 28,259 | -55 | -0.19% |
| 2025 | 28,314 | -55 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 28,369 | -55 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 28,424 | -55 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 28,479 | -184 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 28,663 | -105 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 28,768 | 290 | 1.02% |
| 2019 | 28,478 | -143 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 28,621 | 53 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 28,568 | -36 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 28,604 | -66 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 28,670 | 11 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 28,659 | 39 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 28,620 | -13 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 28,633 | 89 | 0.31% |
| 2011 | 28,544 | 187 | 0.66% |
| 2010 | 28,357 | 0 | 0% |