Springfield City PUMA, IL

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2021 Population

196,759

0.406% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/ADick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/ATammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.5

0.246% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.1%

0.701% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$66,149

7.14% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$147,600

2.43% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

88,463

0.718% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Springfield City PUMA, IL had a population of 197k people with a median age of 40.5 and a median household income of $66,149. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Springfield City PUMA, IL grew from 195,963 to 196,759, a 0.406% increase and its median household income grew from $61,743 to $66,149, a 7.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Springfield City PUMA, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.04%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.12%), and White (Hispanic) (1.19%).

4.46% of the households in Springfield City PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Springfield City PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sangamon County--Springfield City PUMA, IL are Lincoln Land Community College (1,520 degrees awarded in 2021), Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois (1,168 degrees), and University of Illinois Springfield (1,083 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Springfield City PUMA, IL was $147,600, and the homeownership rate was 69.8%.

Most people in Springfield City PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Springfield City PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

Springfield City PUMA, IL borders Cass, Morgan, Scott, Greene, Macoupin, Jersey & Calhoun Counties PUMA, IL, Montgomery, Bond, Clinton, Fayette & Effingham Counties PUMA, IL, Decatur City PUMA, IL, and Menard, Logan, De Witt, Piatt, Moultrie, Shelby & Christian Counties PUMA, IL.

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Population & Diversity

Springfield City PUMA, IL is home to a population of 197k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.03% of Springfield City PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (5.96k people).

In 2021, there were 6.26 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (156k people) in Springfield City PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.98k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Springfield City PUMA, IL are Spanish (3,022 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (653 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (537 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

101,809

Women

51.8%

94,778

Men

48.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 196,587 inhabitants, with 48.2% men, and 51.8% women.

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Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Springfield City PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Springfield City PUMA, IL was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Springfield City PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Springfield City PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
156k ± 260
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
24.9k ± 752
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.98k ± 758

2.43%

Hispanic Population

4.78k people

2.43% of the people in Springfield City PUMA, IL are hispanic (4.78k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Springfield City PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
824 ± 703 people
Mexico
710 ± 653 people
Philippines
518 ± 558 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Springfield City PUMA, IL was India, the natal country of 824 Springfield City PUMA, IL residents, followed by Mexico with 710 and Philippines with 518.

Foreign-Born Population

3.03%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.96k people

3.05%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.97k people

As of 2021, 3.03% of Springfield City PUMA, IL residents (5.96k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Springfield City PUMA, IL was 3.05%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Springfield City PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,022 households (1.63%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
653 households (0.352%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
537 households (0.289%)

4.46% of the households in Springfield City PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Springfield City PUMA, IL was Spanish. 1.63% of the households in Springfield City PUMA, IL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,266 ± 343
Gulf War (2001-)
2,343 ± 330
Gulf War (1990s)
1,534 ± 299

Springfield City PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.82 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Springfield City PUMA, IL employs 88.5k people. The largest industries in Springfield City PUMA, IL are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,301 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,738 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,313 people), and the highest paying industries are Business, professional, political, & similar organizations ($120,487), U. S. Army ($108,256), and Offices of physicians ($105,734).

Males in Springfield City PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,554. The income inequality in Springfield City PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

45,010

Women

50.5%

44,093

Men

49.5%

The workforce of Springfield City PUMA, IL in 2020 was 89,103 people, with 50.5% woman, and 49.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Springfield City PUMA, IL.

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Occupations

88.5k

2021 Value

−0.718%

1 Year decline

± −0.718%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Springfield City PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −0.718%, from 89.1k employees to 88.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Springfield City PUMA, IL, are Registered nurses (2,770 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,251 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,204 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Springfield City PUMA, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

88.5k

2021 Value

−0.718%

1 Year decline

± −0.718%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Springfield City PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −0.718%, from 89.1k employees to 88.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Springfield City PUMA, IL, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,301 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,738 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,313 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Springfield City PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in Springfield City PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,087

Median earning men ± $1,567

$38,587

Median earning women ± $1,339

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($76,147), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,644), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,849).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($63,702), Wholesale Trade ($58,889), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,149).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Civics

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

N/ADick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

N/ATammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Springfield City PUMA, IL awarded 4,031 degrees. The student population of Springfield City PUMA, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,345 male students and 6,049 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Springfield City PUMA, IL are White (2,777 and 71.3%), followed by Black or African American (569 and 14.6%), Hispanic or Latino (206 and 5.29%), and Two or More Races (126 and 3.23%).

The largest universities in Springfield City PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are Lincoln Land Community College (1,520 and 37.7%), Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois (1,168 and 29%), and University of Illinois Springfield (1,083 and 26.9%).

The most popular majors in Sangamon County--Springfield City PUMA, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (485 and 12%), Welding Technology (348 and 8.63%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (325 and 8.06%).

The median tuition costs in Sangamon County--Springfield City PUMA, IL are $23,850 for private four year colleges, and $9,645 and $16,449 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Springfield City PUMA, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 10,394 (41.8% men and 58.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 10,394 students enrolled in Springfield City PUMA, IL, 41.8% men and 58.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,963 records, of which 57.7% were women and 42.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
257 degree-majors awarded
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
200 degree-majors awarded
Welding Technology
300 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Sangamon County--Springfield City PUMA, IL was Medical Assistant with 257 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Sangamon County--Springfield City PUMA, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lincoln Land Community College
1,520 degrees awarded
Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois
1,168 degrees awarded
University of Illinois Springfield
1,083 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lincoln Land Community College with 1,520 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,742 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Springfield City PUMA, IL, which is 0.761 times less than the 2,289 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,777 degrees mean that there were 4.88 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 569 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,850) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,408) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.386% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.363% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Springfield City PUMA, IL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (43.6k), Some college (34.9k), and Bachelors Degree (29.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Springfield City PUMA, IL was $147,600 in 2021, which is 0.603 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $144,100 to $147,600, a 2.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Springfield City PUMA, IL is 69.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Springfield City PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 19.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Springfield City PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Springfield City PUMA, IL is $66,149. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Springfield City PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $141,613, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $139,079 and $119,865.

Housing

Property

$147,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,407

$59,073

Median Property Taxes

±$1,631

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Springfield City PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Springfield City PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.8%

Homeownership

2021

64.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.8% of the housing units in Springfield City PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Springfield City PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Springfield City PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $141,613, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $139,079 and $119,865.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Springfield City PUMA, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,149

Median Household Income

± $1,654

84.6k

Number of Households

± 2,099

In 2021, the median household income of the 84.6k households in Springfield City PUMA, IL grew to $66,149 from the previous year's value of $61,743.

The following chart displays the households in Springfield City PUMA, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Springfield City PUMA, IL

0.443

2020 Wage GINI in Springfield City PUMA, IL

In 2021, the income inequality in Springfield City PUMA, IL was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.217% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Springfield City PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Springfield City PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Springfield City PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.5%)
Worked At Home (7.98%)
Carpooled (6.35%)

In 2021, 81.5% of workers in Springfield City PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.98%) and those who carpooled to work (6.35%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Springfield City PUMA, IL have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.77% of the workforce in Springfield City PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Springfield City PUMA, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Springfield City PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Springfield City PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Springfield City PUMA, IL (27.2k out of 193k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Springfield City PUMA, IL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.1% of the population of Springfield City PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 53.1% on employee plans, 17.3% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.38% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.92%

Uninsured

53.1%

Employer Coverage

17.3%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

1.38%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Springfield City PUMA, IL grew by 7.28% from 3.66% to 3.92%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Springfield City PUMA, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.