Springfield, MA

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2024 Population

154,749

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2024 Poverty Rate

25.8%

2.2% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$52,656

2.57% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$245,000

10% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

63,376

1.14% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Springfield, MA 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.

95.2% of the residents in Springfield, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Springfield, MA are Western New England University (1,096 degrees awarded in 2023), Springfield College (931 degrees), and Springfield Technical Community College (747 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Springfield, MA was $245,000, and the homeownership rate was 49.6%.

Most people in Springfield, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Springfield, MA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Springfield, MA is home to a population of 155k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.3% of Springfield, MA residents were born outside of the country (15.9k people).

In 2024, there were 1.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (43.1k people) in Springfield, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32.1k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 27.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.2%

2024 Citizenship

95.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.2% of Springfield, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Springfield, MA was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Springfield, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
43.1k ± 1.89k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
32.1k ± 2.54k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
27.1k ± 1.53k

48.6%

Hispanic Population

75.2k people

48.6% of the people in Springfield, MA are hispanic (75.2k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Springfield, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

China
103,356 ± 7,834 people
Brazil
101,793 ± 7,776 people
Dominican Republic
101,190 ± 7,753 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was China, the natal country of 103,356 Massachusetts residents, followed by Brazil with 101,793 and Dominican Republic with 101,190.

Foreign-Born Population

10.3%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

15.9k people

10%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

15.5k people

As of 2024, 10.3% of Springfield, MA residents (15.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Springfield, MA was 10%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,248 ± 273
Gulf War (2001-)
530 ± 198
Gulf War (1990s)
527 ± 187

Springfield, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.35 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Springfield, MA.

Economy

The economy of Springfield, MA employs 63.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Springfield, MA were Health Care & Social Assistance (14,945 people), Manufacturing (6,343 people), and Retail Trade (5,989 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($110,108), Public Administration ($70,420), and Finance & Insurance ($61,475).

Employment

Occupations

63.4k

2024 Value

± 2,365

−1.14%

1 Year decline

± 5.29%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Springfield, MA declined at a rate of −1.14%, from 64.1k employees to 63.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Springfield, MA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,416 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (6,970 people), and Management Occupations (4,927 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Springfield, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Massachusetts (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

63.4k

2024 Value

± 2,365

−1.14%

1 Year decline

± 5.29%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Springfield, MA declined at a rate of −1.14%, from 64.1k employees to 63.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Springfield, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,945 people), Manufacturing (6,343 people), and Retail Trade (5,989 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Springfield, MA, though some of these residents may live in Springfield, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,437

Median earning men ± $1,980

$37,499

Median earning women ± $1,777

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($80,313), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,310), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,409).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($61,150), Information ($55,530), and Construction ($55,227).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.61%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.67M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.61% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.5%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 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

Voting results are not available for Springfield, MA. Showing the available data for Massachusetts.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (61.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (36%)
Republican Party
Other (1.48%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

Elizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ed Markey

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on July 16, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

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 Massachusetts over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Springfield, MA awarded 3,604 degrees. The student population of Springfield, MA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 5,870 male students and 7,613 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Springfield, MA are White (2,215 and 62.5%), Hispanic or Latino (494 and 13.9%), Black or African American (349 and 9.85%), and Unknown (267 and 7.54%).

The largest universities in Springfield, MA by number of degrees awarded are Western New England University (1,096 and 30.4%), Springfield College (931 and 25.8%), and Springfield Technical Community College (747 and 20.7%).

The most popular majors in Springfield, MA are Occupational Therapy (145 and 4.02%), Sport & Fitness Management (133 and 3.69%), and General Business Administration & Management (132 and 3.66%).

The median tuition cost in Springfield, MA for private four year colleges is $42,268.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Springfield, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 13,483 (43.5% men and 56.5% 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 2023 there were 13,483 students enrolled in Springfield, MA, 43.5% men and 56.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,954 records, of which 55% were women and 45% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
119 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
106 degrees awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
103 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Springfield, MA was General Psychology with 119 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Springfield, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Western New England University
1,096 degrees awarded
Springfield College
931 degrees awarded
Springfield Technical Community College
747 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western New England University with 1,096 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,495 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Springfield, MA, which is 0.709 times less than the 2,109 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,215 degrees mean that there were 4.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 494 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 ($42,268) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($4,920) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Springfield, MA was $245,000 in 2024, which is 0.736 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $222,700 to $245,000, a 10% increase. The homeownership rate in Springfield, MA is 49.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Springfield, MA have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Springfield, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$245,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,471

$28,679

Median Property Taxes

±$1,174

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

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

Rent vs Own

49.6%

Homeownership

2024

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 49.6% of the housing units in Springfield, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.5%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$52,656

Median Household Income

± $2,452

57.8k

Number of Households

± 2,103

In 2024, the median household income of the 57.8k households in Springfield, MA grew to $52,656 from the previous year's value of $51,339.

The following chart displays the households in Springfield, MA 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Springfield, MA is from Massachusetts.

0.478

2023 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

0.48

2022 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2023, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.384% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (72%)
Carpooled (11%)
Worked At Home (8.38%)

In 2024, 72% of workers in Springfield, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (8.38%).

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

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Springfield, MA have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.19% of the workforce in Springfield, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

25.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Springfield, MA (38.6k out of 149k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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, MA has health coverage, with 32.2% on employee plans, 45.8% on Medicaid, 7.57% on Medicare, 9.94% on non-group plans, and 0.654% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 990 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (990 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 915 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 130 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 25.8% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.83%

Uninsured

32.2%

Employer Coverage

45.8%

Medicaid

7.57%

Medicare

9.94%

Non-Group

0.654%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Springfield, MA grew by 6.25% from 3.61% to 3.83%.

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

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