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 $168,081 with a poverty rate of 5.48%. The median age in Springfield township is 42.4 years: 42 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Springfield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,400 | 61.23% |
| Other race | 1,988 | 11.71% |
| Black or African American | 1,894 | 11.15% |
| Asian | 1,854 | 10.92% |
| Two or more races | 843 | 4.96% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,615 | 2.56 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Married | 3,865 | 3.1 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Non Family | 1,827 | 1.18 | 42 | 58 |
| Female | 685 | 2.79 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Male | 238 | 3.85 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
62.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 171 | 1.42% |
| Associates Degree | 488 | 4.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,789 | 39.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,970 | 24.67% |
| High School Graduate | 1,473 | 12.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 432 | 3.59% |
| Some College | 1,717 | 14.26% |
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 | 7,474 | 7,363 | 5,059 |
| Hispanic | 1,746 | 1,300 | 860 |
| Asian | 1,436 | 1,400 | 1,136 |
| Black | 1,190 | 1,180 | 543 |
| Other Race | 1,106 | 743 | 460 |
| 2+ Races | 478 | 439 | 320 |
| 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 79.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $86,227 | $86,219 | $86,328 |
| Graduate Degree | $99,000 | $118,105 | $90,481 |
| High School Graduate | $50,884 | $49,956 | $53,203 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,184 | $0 | $20,875 |
| Overall | $80,823 | $85,772 | $73,750 |
| Some College | $69,884 | $86,755 | $58,951 |
$80,823
Average Earnings
$85,772
Average Male
$73,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.64% of Springfield township residents speak only English, while 31.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,749 | 399 | 4.09% |
| Other | 1,988 | 276 | 13.88% |
| Hispanic | 3,198 | 265 | 8.29% |
| Black | 1,894 | 241 | 12.72% |
| Multiple | 843 | 15 | 1.78% |
5.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.92%
Male Poverty Rate
6.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Springfield township is Other, with 13.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Springfield township is Multiple, with 1.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.06% |
| High School | 3.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 48.72% |
| Female Unemployed | 31.85% |
| Female Employed | 2.48% |
| Male Employed | 0.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $180,037 | $196,230 |
| Households | $146,059 | $168,081 |
| Married Families | $192,315 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $76,250 | $87,125 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.7%
Male Marriage Rate
55.0%
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
438
Number of Veterans
409
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 133 |
| Vietnam | 129 |
| Korea | 55 |
| World War II | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 236 |
| 35 to 54 | 86 |
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 363 | 4.29% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 2.4% |
| Other Race | 40 | 2.79% |
| Black | 20 | 1.55% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.1%
Labor Force Participation
74.4%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
54.07%
Born in Springfield township
73.85%
Native Born
26.15%
Foreign Born
10.12%
Non Citizen
16.03%
Naturalized
73.85% of Springfield township residents were born in the United States, with 54.07% having been born in New Jersey. 10.12% 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% |