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 $53,844 with a poverty rate of 22.1%. The median age in Springfield is 30.8 years: 29.4 years for males, and 33 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Springfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,541 | 66.87% |
| Two or more races | 739 | 13.96% |
| Asian | 479 | 9.05% |
| Black or African American | 431 | 8.14% |
| Other race | 83 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.42% |
| 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 | 2,227 | 2.33 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Non Family | 1,051 | 1.06 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Married | 667 | 3.68 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Female | 390 | 3.22 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Male | 119 | 3.06 | 33.6 | 66.4 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
56.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 349 | 10.73% |
| Associates Degree | 215 | 6.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 259 | 7.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 95 | 2.92% |
| High School Graduate | 1,280 | 39.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 160 | 4.92% |
| Some College | 894 | 27.49% |
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 | 2,486 | 2,114 | 274 |
| Asian | 246 | 181 | 34 |
| Black | 221 | 212 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 219 | 176 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 138 | 118 | 0 |
| Other Race | 28 | 26 | 0 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 0 |
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 black people with a rate of 20.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $50,592 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,545 | $0 | $59,205 |
| High School Graduate | $36,481 | $48,065 | $21,893 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,958 | $39,583 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,263 | $46,458 | $24,850 |
| Some College | $39,440 | $50,132 | $25,417 |
$38,263
Average Earnings
$46,458
Average Male
$24,850
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.62% of Springfield residents speak only English, while 13.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 8.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,429 | 720 | 21% |
| Multiple | 731 | 387 | 52.94% |
| Black | 423 | 31 | 7.33% |
| Asian | 476 | 12 | 2.52% |
22.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.81%
Male Poverty Rate
24.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Springfield is Multiple, with 52.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Springfield is Asian, with 2.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.23% |
| Some College | 16.14% |
| High School | 6.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 50.89% |
| Male Employed | 6.64% |
| Female Employed | 4.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,804 | $60,297 |
| Households | $43,681 | $53,844 |
| Married Families | $75,110 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,750 | $43,102 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
378
Number of Veterans
352
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 121 |
| First Gulf War | 112 |
| Vietnam | 106 |
| Korea | 40 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 108 |
| 65 to 74 | 93 |
| 55 to 64 | 81 |
| 75+ | 56 |
| 18 to 34 | 40 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 363 | 12.97% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 3.31% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 5.41% |
| Black | 7 | 2.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
10.9%
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
74.6%
Born in Springfield
90.93%
Native Born
9.07%
Foreign Born
6.57%
Non Citizen
2.49%
Naturalized
90.93% of Springfield residents were born in the United States, with 74.6% having been born in Michigan. 6.57% 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% |