Springfield is a city located in Robertson County Tennessee. Springfield has a 2024 population of 19,723. It is also the county seat of Robertson County. Springfield is currently growing at a rate of 1.17% annually and its population has increased by 4.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,805 in 2020.
The average household income in Springfield is $68,177 with a poverty rate of 21.26%. The median age in Springfield is 33.7 years: 32.9 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 | 11,017 | 58.68% |
| Black or African American | 3,931 | 20.94% |
| Other race | 2,232 | 11.89% |
| Two or more races | 1,503 | 8.01% |
| Native American | 71 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,946 | 2.58 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Married | 2,729 | 3.42 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Non Family | 2,442 | 1.22 | 50 | 50 |
| Female | 1,288 | 3.13 | 35.2 | 64.8 |
| Male | 487 | 3.3 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.58
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 | 1,043 | 8.44% |
| Associates Degree | 667 | 5.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,456 | 11.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 538 | 4.35% |
| High School Graduate | 5,711 | 46.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 697 | 5.64% |
| Some College | 2,247 | 18.18% |
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 | 7,357 | 6,324 | 1,582 |
| Black | 2,533 | 2,291 | 233 |
| Hispanic | 1,921 | 1,482 | 139 |
| Other Race | 1,103 | 811 | 53 |
| 2+ Races | 787 | 748 | 50 |
| Native American | 71 | 64 | 17 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 8 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,240 | $50,441 | $54,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,450 | $83,077 | $48,911 |
| High School Graduate | $32,055 | $33,944 | $29,604 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,107 | $35,526 | $13,319 |
| Overall | $36,994 | $43,778 | $34,068 |
| Some College | $46,052 | $55,555 | $36,863 |
$36,994
Average Earnings
$43,778
Average Male
$34,068
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.63% of Springfield residents speak only English, while 18.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,546 | 1,572 | 16.47% |
| Hispanic | 3,675 | 1,298 | 35.32% |
| Other | 2,207 | 851 | 38.56% |
| Black | 3,761 | 604 | 16.06% |
| Multiple | 1,476 | 427 | 28.93% |
| Native | 71 | 21 | 29.58% |
21.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.63%
Male Poverty Rate
20.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Springfield is Other, with 38.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Springfield is Black, with 16.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.93% |
| High School | 18.71% |
| Some College | 11.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.45% |
| Male Employed | 8.36% |
| Female Employed | 7.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,976 | $76,361 |
| Households | $55,392 | $68,177 |
| Married Families | $79,852 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,167 | $46,039 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
781
Number of Veterans
665
Male Veterans
116
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 241 |
| Second Gulf War | 226 |
| First Gulf War | 153 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 252 |
| 65 to 74 | 214 |
| 75+ | 138 |
| 55 to 64 | 90 |
| 18 to 34 | 87 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 537 | 6.18% |
| Black | 172 | 5.95% |
| Other Race | 40 | 3.22% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 1.85% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 3.09% |
| Native American | 5 | 7.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
65.84%
Born in Springfield
88.88%
Native Born
11.12%
Foreign Born
7.8%
Non Citizen
3.32%
Naturalized
88.88% of Springfield residents were born in the United States, with 65.84% having been born in Tennessee. 7.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,872 | 230 | 1.11% |
| 2028 | 20,642 | 230 | 1.13% |
| 2027 | 20,412 | 229 | 1.13% |
| 2026 | 20,183 | 230 | 1.15% |
| 2025 | 19,953 | 230 | 1.17% |
| 2024 | 19,723 | 229 | 1.17% |
| 2023 | 19,494 | 333 | 1.74% |
| 2022 | 19,161 | 238 | 1.26% |
| 2021 | 18,923 | 118 | 0.63% |
| 2020 | 18,805 | 1,559 | 9.04% |
| 2019 | 17,246 | 72 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 17,174 | 128 | 0.75% |
| 2017 | 17,046 | 40 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 17,006 | 68 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 16,938 | 139 | 0.83% |
| 2014 | 16,799 | 66 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 16,733 | 161 | 0.97% |
| 2012 | 16,572 | -17 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 16,589 | 139 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 16,450 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,329 | 3,102 | 27.63% |
| 1990 | 11,227 | 413 | 3.82% |
| 1980 | 10,814 | 1,094 | 11.26% |
| 1970 | 9,720 | 499 | 5.41% |
| 1960 | 9,221 | 2,715 | 41.73% |
| 1950 | 6,506 | -162 | -2.43% |
| 1940 | 6,668 | 1,091 | 19.56% |
| 1930 | 5,577 | 1,717 | 44.48% |
| 1920 | 3,860 | -17,012 | -81.51% |