Springfield, IL

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

209,102

0.422% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.7

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

13.6%

0.211% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$66,999

7.04% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$148,000

2.35% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

98,969

0.345% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Springfield, IL had a population of 209k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $66,999. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Springfield, IL grew from 208,224 to 209,102, a 0.422% increase and its median household income grew from $62,590 to $66,999, a 7.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Springfield, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.96%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.02%), and White (Hispanic) (1.2%).

None of the households in Springfield, 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.

98.6% of the residents in Springfield, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Springfield, 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, IL was $148,000, and the homeownership rate was 70.3%.

Most people in Springfield, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Springfield, IL was 2 cars per household.

Springfield, IL borders Decatur, IL, Jacksonville, IL, Lincoln, IL, St. Louis, MO-IL, and Taylorville, IL.

United States Illinois

Population & Diversity

Springfield, IL is home to a population of 209k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.92% of Springfield, IL residents were born outside of the country (6.11k people).

In 2021, there were 6.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (168k people) in Springfield, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.18k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Springfield, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Springfield, IL was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Springfield, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
168k ± 261
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
25.1k ± 740
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.18k ± 762

2.38%

Hispanic Population

4.98k people

2.38% of the people in Springfield, IL are hispanic (4.98k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
630,004 ± 19,002 people
India
162,094 ± 9,822 people
Poland
126,931 ± 8,704 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 630,004 Illinois residents, followed by India with 162,094 and Poland with 126,931.

Foreign-Born Population

2.92%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.11k people

2.93%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.11k people

As of 2021, 2.92% of Springfield, IL residents (6.11k 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, IL was 2.93%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,699 ± 347
Gulf War (2001-)
2,541 ± 336
Gulf War (1990s)
1,654 ± 299

Springfield, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.85 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Springfield, IL employs 99k people. The largest industries in Springfield, IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,227 people), Public Administration (12,603 people), and Educational Services (9,642 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($154,318), Utilities ($83,871), and Public Administration ($68,147).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,278. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

99k

2021 Value

± 2,323

−0.345%

1 Year decline

± 3.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Springfield, IL declined at a rate of −0.345%, from 99.3k employees to 99k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Springfield, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (13,466 people), Management Occupations (11,198 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,993 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Springfield, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

99k

2021 Value

± 2,323

−0.345%

1 Year decline

± 3.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Springfield, IL declined at a rate of −0.345%, from 99.3k employees to 99k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Springfield, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,227 people), Public Administration (12,603 people), and Educational Services (9,642 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Springfield, IL, though some of these residents may live in Springfield, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,360

Median earning men ± $1,563

$38,840

Median earning women ± $1,235

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($75,160), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,464), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,820).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($63,474), Wholesale Trade ($58,958), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,486).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,793
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,538
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,201
Other Services, Except Public Administration

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.76M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.18M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$687k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy 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.

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

Most students graduating from Universities in Springfield, 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, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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, 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).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 10,394 students enrolled in Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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, 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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.61M), Some college (2.19M), and Bachelors Degree (2.07M).

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, IL was $148,000 in 2021, which is 0.604 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $144,600 to $148,000, a 2.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Springfield, IL is 70.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Springfield, IL have an average commute time of 20.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Springfield, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Springfield, IL is $66,999. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Springfield, IL was Kendall County, IL with a value of $101,816, followed by DuPage County, IL and Lake County, IL, with respective values of $100,292 and $97,127.

Housing

Property

$148,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,237

$63,124

Median Property Taxes

±$1,669

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, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

70.3%

Homeownership

2021

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.3% of the housing units in Springfield, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Springfield, 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 county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Springfield, IL was Kendall County, IL with a value of $101,816, followed by DuPage County, IL and Lake County, IL, with respective values of $100,292 and $97,127.

The following map shows all of the counties in Springfield, 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.

$66,999

Median Household Income

± $1,663

89.7k

Number of Households

± 2,127

In 2021, the median household income of the 89.7k households in Springfield, IL grew to $66,999 from the previous year's value of $62,590.

The following chart displays the households in Springfield, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Springfield, IL is from Illinois.

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.6%)
Worked At Home (7.99%)
Carpooled (6.38%)

In 2021, 81.6% of workers in Springfield, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.99%) and those who carpooled to work (6.38%).

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

20.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Springfield, IL have a shorter commute time (20.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.76% of the workforce in Springfield, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Springfield, 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, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Springfield, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Springfield, IL (28k out of 205k 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, 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

96.2% of the population of Springfield, IL has health coverage, with 53.3% on employee plans, 17% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.36% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1231 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.806% decrease from the previous year (1241 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1221 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 372 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

1,231 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,231 patients per year. This represents a 0.806% decrease from the previous year (1,241 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Illinois in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.84%

Uninsured

53.3%

Employer Coverage

17%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

1.36%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Springfield, IL grew by 7.06% from 3.58% to 3.84%.

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