Springfield township is located in Union County New Jersey. Springfield township has a 2024 population of 16,834. Springfield township is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -1.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,106 in 2020.
The average household income in Springfield township is $159,671 with a poverty rate of 4.46%. The median age in Springfield township is 42.9 years: 42.2 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Springfield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,279 | 66.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,858 | 10.92% |
| Asian | 1,752 | 10.3% |
| Other race | 1,599 | 9.4% |
| Two or more races | 518 | 3.05% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,610 | 2.57 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Married | 4,038 | 3.08 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Non Family | 1,746 | 1.21 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Female | 627 | 2.78 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Male | 199 | 3.56 | 33.2 | 66.8 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
61.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 175 | 1.44% |
| Associates Degree | 386 | 3.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,979 | 41.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,917 | 24.04% |
| High School Graduate | 1,723 | 14.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 484 | 3.99% |
| Some College | 1,471 | 12.12% |
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 | 8,024 | 7,847 | 5,312 |
| Hispanic | 1,478 | 1,081 | 805 |
| Asian | 1,382 | 1,342 | 1,108 |
| Black | 1,155 | 1,110 | 616 |
| Other Race | 826 | 495 | 435 |
| 2+ Races | 245 | 245 | 150 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 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 asian people with a rate of 80.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,230 | $84,939 | $81,696 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,316 | $99,653 | $90,054 |
| High School Graduate | $51,149 | $76,393 | $45,524 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,100 | $28,904 | $16,585 |
| Overall | $76,806 | $83,134 | $68,511 |
| Some College | $62,391 | $74,219 | $51,250 |
$76,806
Average Earnings
$83,134
Average Male
$68,511
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.55% of Springfield township residents speak only English, while 30.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,413 | 564 | 5.42% |
| Hispanic | 2,775 | 151 | 5.44% |
| Other | 1,599 | 128 | 8.01% |
| Black | 1,858 | 18 | 0.97% |
4.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.46%
Male Poverty Rate
4.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Springfield township is Other, with 8.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Springfield township is Black, with 0.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.97% |
| High School | 5.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 24.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.84% |
| Female Employed | 1.09% |
| Male Employed | 0.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $169,036 | $184,980 |
| Households | $141,759 | $159,671 |
| Married Families | $176,530 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,714 | $83,338 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.9%
Male Marriage Rate
56.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
514
Number of Veterans
485
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 196 |
| Vietnam | 162 |
| Korea | 60 |
| World War II | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 221 |
| 35 to 54 | 106 |
| 18 to 34 | 90 |
| 65 to 74 | 80 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 443 | 4.75% |
| Black | 58 | 4.15% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.87% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.5%
Labor Force Participation
72.9%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
55.11%
Born in Springfield township
75.25%
Native Born
24.75%
Foreign Born
9.86%
Non Citizen
14.89%
Naturalized
75.25% of Springfield township residents were born in the United States, with 55.11% having been born in New Jersey. 9.86% 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 | 16,774 | -12 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 16,786 | -12 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 16,798 | -12 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 16,810 | -12 | -0.07% |
| 2025 | 16,822 | -12 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 16,834 | -12 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 16,846 | -12 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 16,858 | -164 | -0.96% |
| 2021 | 17,022 | -84 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 17,106 | -369 | -2.11% |
| 2019 | 17,475 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 17,477 | 42 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 17,435 | 81 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 17,354 | 54 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 17,300 | 30 | 0.17% |
| 2014 | 17,270 | 70 | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 17,200 | 223 | 1.31% |
| 2012 | 16,977 | 852 | 5.28% |
| 2011 | 16,125 | 301 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 15,824 | 0 | 0% |