Springfield, MO

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2023 Population
169,432
0.331% 1-year growth
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
33.6
0.901% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
19.4%
4.53% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$45,984
5.83% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$165,200
12.8% 1-year growth

About

In the year of 2023, N/A had a population of 169k people with a median age of 33.6 and a median household income of $45,984. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Springfield, MO grew from 168,873 to 169,432, a 0.331% increase and its median household income grew from $43,450 to $45,984, a 5.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in undefined are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.19%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (4.16%), White (Hispanic) (2.35%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.65%).

None of the households in N/A 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.

97.8% of the residents in N/A are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Springfield, MO are Missouri State University-Springfield (6,108 degrees awarded in 2023), Ozarks Technical Community College (2,239 degrees), and Evangel University (490 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in N/A was $165,200, and the homeownership rate was 42.9%.

Most people in N/A drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18 minutes. The average car ownership in N/A was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

N/A is home to a population of 169k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.75% of Springfield, MO residents were born outside of the country (6.35k people).

In 2023, there were 19.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (140k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.05k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.8%
2023 Citizenship
97.9%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.8% of Springfield, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in N/A was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in undefined
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    140k ± 1.27k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    7.1k ± 666
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    7.05k ± 840
5.6%
Hispanic Population
9.49k people

In 2023, there were 19.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (140k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.05k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.6% of the people in N/A are hispanic (9.49k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in N/A as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.75%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
6.35k people
3.56%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
6.02k people

As of 2023, 3.75% of Springfield, MO residents (6.35k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in N/A was 3.56%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,514 ± 308
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,052 ± 353
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,245 ± 311

N/A has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

Occupations

83.8k
2023 Value
± 2,445
3.63%
1 Year growth
± 4.03%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 3.63%, from 80.9k employees to 83.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,279 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,985 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (6,505 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of N/A.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

83.8k
2023 Value
± 2,445
3.63%
1 Year growth
± 4.03%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 3.63%, from 80.9k employees to 83.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in N/A, are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,113 people), Retail Trade (12,242 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (8,746 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of N/A, though some of these residents may live in N/A and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$38,053
Median earning men ± $1,340
$30,418
Median earning women ± $1,066

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,808), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($49,822), and Manufacturing ($47,595).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($47,853), Public Administration ($45,975), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,356).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.17%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% 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 11.8%.

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in Springfield, MO awarded 11,011 degrees. The student population of Springfield, MO in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 16,732 male students and 24,707 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Springfield, MO are White (8,432 and 80.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (620 and 5.93%), Two or More Races (533 and 5.1%), and Black or African American (376 and 3.6%).

The largest universities in Springfield, MO by number of degrees awarded are Missouri State University-Springfield (6,108 and 55.5%), Ozarks Technical Community College (2,239 and 20.3%), and Evangel University (490 and 4.45%).

The most popular majors in Springfield, MO are General Business Administration & Management (673 and 6.11%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (461 and 4.19%), and General Psychology (400 and 3.63%).

The median tuition costs in Springfield, MO are $13,359 for private four year colleges, and $6,162 and $11,238 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Educational Pyramid

Measure

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Educational Attainment

Race

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Housing & Living

The median property value in N/A was $165,200 in 2023, which is 0.544 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $146,400 to $165,200, a 12.8% increase. The homeownership rate in N/A is 42.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in N/A have an average commute time of 18 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in N/A is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$165,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$4,867
$34,069
Median Property Taxes
±$1,396
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Rent vs Own

42.9%
Homeownership
2023
61.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 42.9% of the housing units in N/A were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 42.3%.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$45,984
Median Household Income
± $1,225
79.4k
Number of Households
± 2,374

In 2023, the median household income of the 79.4k households in N/A grew to $45,984 from the previous year's value of $43,450.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (76.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (8.96%)
  3. Carpooled (8.32%)

In 2023, 76.7% of workers in N/A drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.96%) and those who carpooled to work (8.32%).

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Commute Time

18 minutes
Average Travel Time

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number
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Poverty & Diversity

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in N/A is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

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.

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Health

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.5% under 18 years, 31.8% between 18 and 34 years, 32.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

14.1%
Uninsured
43.7%
Employer Coverage
16.2%
Medicaid
12.7%
Medicare
11.9%
Non-Group
1.35%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in N/A declined by 1.84% from 14.3% to 14.1%.

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