Springfield, OH

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

134,409

0.235% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

Rob Portman

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

41.5

0.973% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

15.3%

2.44% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$51,504

1.24% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$120,500

4.33% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

59,789

1.92% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Springfield, OH had a population of 134k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $51,504. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Springfield, OH declined from 134,726 to 134,409, a −0.235% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,873 to $51,504, a 1.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Springfield, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.25%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.74%), White (Hispanic) (2.5%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.788%).

None of the households in Springfield, OH 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.

99% of the residents in Springfield, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Springfield, OH are Clark State Community College (1,289 degrees awarded in 2020) and Wittenberg University (453 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Springfield, OH was $120,500, and the homeownership rate was 67.1%. Most people in Springfield, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Springfield, OH was 2 cars per household.

Springfield, OH borders Columbus, OH, Dayton, OH, and Urbana, OH.

United States Ohio

Diversity

Springfield, OH is home to a population of 134k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.91% of Springfield, OH residents were born outside of the country (2.56k people).

In 2020, there were 10.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (113k people) in Springfield, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.02k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Springfield, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
113k ± 118
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.1k ± 380
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.02k ± 432

3.54%

Hispanic Population

4.76k people

3.54% of the people in Springfield, OH are hispanic (4.76k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.91%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.56k people

2.03%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.74k people

As of 2020, 1.91% of Springfield, OH residents (2.56k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Springfield, OH was 2.03%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.4

In 2020, the median age of all people in Springfield, OH was 41.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Springfield, OH are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Springfield, OH residents was 41.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
65,307 ± 6,257 people
Mexico
43,106 ± 5,088 people
China
34,944 ± 4,583 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,307 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,106 and China with 34,944.

Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

99%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99% of Springfield, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Springfield, OH was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,922 ± 354
Gulf War (1990s)
1,908 ± 284
Gulf War (2001-)
1,726 ± 328

Springfield, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.06 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Ohio. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Ohio, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Ohio across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Springfield, OH is $51,504. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Springfield, OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $111,411, followed by Warren County, OH and Union County, OH, with respective values of $89,410 and $88,565.

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,988. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Springfield, OH employs 59.8k people. The largest industries in Springfield, OH are Manufacturing (11,041 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,936 people), and Retail Trade (6,777 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($140,233), Public Administration ($55,866), and Utilities ($53,200).

Wages

Median Household Income

$51,504

2020 value

± $1,436

1.24%

1 Year Growth

± 3.63%

Households in Springfield, OH have a median annual income of $51,504, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $50,873 in 2019, which represents a 1.24% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Springfield, OH compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$66,859

Average Male Salary in Ohio

± $1,043

$49,988

Average Female Salary in Ohio

± $782

In 2020, full-time male employees in Ohio made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Ohio

Asian
$66,781 ± $5,146
White
$52,037 ± $655
Two or More Races
$44,595 ± $3,825

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ohio workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Ohio.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Springfield, OH is from Ohio.

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2020, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.751% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Springfield, OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $111,411, followed by Warren County, OH and Union County, OH, with respective values of $89,410 and $88,565.

The following map shows all of the counties in Springfield, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Springfield, OH (20k out of 131k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
15,356 ± 854
Black
2,470 ± 330
Hispanic
1,670 ± 290

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Springfield, OH is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

59.8k

2020 Value

± 1,658

−1.92%

1 Year decline

± 3.77%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Springfield, OH declined at a rate of −1.92%, from 61k employees to 59.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Springfield, OH, are Production Occupations (7,240 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,934 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,008 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Springfield, OH.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Springfield, OH, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (7,240 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,934 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,008 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Springfield, OH has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.17 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.51 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (1.5 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Springfield, OH, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($76,184), Legal Occupations ($73,056), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($67,583).

Industries

Employment by Industries

59.8k

2020 Value

± 1,658

−1.92%

1 Year decline

± 3.77%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Springfield, OH declined at a rate of −1.92%, from 61k employees to 59.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Springfield, OH, are Manufacturing (11,041 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,936 people), and Retail Trade (6,777 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Springfield, OH, though some of these residents may live in Springfield, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Springfield, OH, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (11,041 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,936 people), and Retail Trade (6,777 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Springfield, OH has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.84 times higher than expected), Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.47 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.19 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Springfield, OH, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($140,233), Public Administration ($55,866), and Utilities ($53,200).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $57.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($53.5B) and Mixed freight ($52.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio.

$685B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.25T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

81.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $685B. This is expected to increase 81.7% to $1.25T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$46.1B
Indiana
$39.9B
Pennsylvania
$32.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $46.1B, followed by Indiana with $39.9B and Pennsylvania and $32.3B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 16 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Springfield, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Ohio.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Ohio

53.3% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Ohio

Holmes County, OH
83.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Putnam County, OH
82.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Mercer County, OH
81.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Ohio was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Ohio colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Ohio

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

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Rob Portman

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are the senators currently representing Ohio.

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

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 16 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 Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Springfield, OH awarded 1,742 degrees. The student population of Springfield, OH is skewed towards women, with 2,452 male students and 4,432 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Springfield, OH are White (1,395 and 80.9%), followed by Black or African American (182 and 10.6%), Two or More Races (87 and 5.04%), and Hispanic or Latino (25 and 1.45%).

The largest universities in Springfield, OH by number of degrees awarded are Clark State Community College (1,289 and 74%) and Wittenberg University (453 and 26%).

The most popular majors in Springfield, OH are Other Health Preparatory Programs (242 and 13.9%), Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (191 and 11%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (170 and 9.76%).

The median tuition costs in Springfield, OH are $40,630 for private four year colleges, and $3,296 and $6,592 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
169 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
128 degree-majorss awarded
Social Work
35 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Springfield, OH was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 169 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Clark State Community College
1,289 degrees awarded
Wittenberg University
453 degrees awarded

$3,296

Median In-State Public

$40,630

Median Private

In 2020, the Springfield, OH institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clark State Community College with 1,289 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

666

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,076

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 666 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Springfield, OH, which is 0.619 times less than the 1,076 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Springfield, OH by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,395 degrees awarded
Black or African American
182 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
87 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Springfield, OH was White students. These 1,395 degrees mean that there were 7.66 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 182 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Springfield, OH was $120,500 in 2020, which is 0.524 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $115,500 to $120,500, a 4.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Springfield, OH is 67.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Springfield, OH have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Springfield, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$120,500

2020 Median

± $2,965

$115,500

2019 Median

± $2,098

In 2020, the median property value in Springfield, OH grew to to $120,500 from the previous year's value of $115,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Springfield, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Springfield, OH the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$51,504

Median Household Income

± $1,436

54.9k

Number of Households

± 1,536

In 2020, the median household income of the 54.9k households in Springfield, OH grew to $51,504 from the previous year's value of $50,873.

The following chart displays the households in Springfield, OH 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Springfield, OH distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Springfield, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

67.1%

2020 Homeownership

66%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 67.1% of the housing units in Springfield, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Springfield, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Springfield, OH have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in Springfield, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Carpooled (9.58%)
Worked At Home (5.15%)

In 2020, 81.3% of workers in Springfield, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.58%) and those who worked at home (5.15%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

93.4% of the population of Springfield, OH has health coverage, with 42.8% on employee plans, 23.1% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.82% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Ohio was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1303 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.686% decrease from the previous year (1312 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1558 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 383 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Lawrence County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.1%). Additionally, Jackson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (42.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,303 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,303 patients per year. This represents a 0.686% decrease from the previous year (1,312 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,712

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Ohio

$4,371

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,007

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,038

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Ohio (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.14%, from $8,286 to $8,712.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.56%

Uninsured

42.8%

Employer Coverage

23.1%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.82%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Springfield, OH grew by 4.49% from 6.28% to 6.56%.

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