Springfield, OH

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

134,726

0.349% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

Rob Portman

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

41.1

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

14.9%

5.49% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$50,873

4.89% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$115,500

3.49% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

60,958

0.486% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Springfield, OH had a population of 135k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $50,873. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Springfield, OH declined from 135,198 to 134,726, a −0.349% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,502 to $50,873, a 4.89% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Springfield, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.04%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.59%), White (Hispanic) (2.79%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.612%). 0% of the households in Springfield, OH speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 99% of the residents in Springfield, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Springfield, OH are Clark State Community College (1,247 degrees awarded in 2019) and Wittenberg University (444 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Springfield, OH was $115,500, and the homeownership rate was 66%. Most people in Springfield, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 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

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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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

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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

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Start Year

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

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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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Diversity

Springfield, OH is home to a population of 135k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.98% of Springfield, OH residents were born outside of the country (6.7k people).

In 2019, there were 10.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (113k people) in Springfield, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.84k 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 ± 90
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.8k ± 485
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.84k ± 485

3.43%

Hispanic Population

4.63k people

3.43% of the people in Springfield, OH are hispanic (4.63k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.98%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

6.7k people

2.22%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3k people

As of 2019, 4.98% of Springfield, OH residents (6.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Springfield, OH was 2.22%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.8

In 2019, the median age of all people in Springfield, OH was 41.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Springfield, OH are getting staying the same age. In 2018, 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
63,303 ± 6,160 people
Mexico
44,693 ± 5,180 people
China
34,554 ± 4,557 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 63,303 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,693 and China with 34,554.

Citizenship

99%

2019 Citizenship

98.7%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99% of Springfield, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Springfield, OH was 98.7%, 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
4,327 ± 306
Gulf War (1990s)
1,926 ± 269
Gulf War (2001-)
1,712 ± 255

Springfield, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Springfield, OH is $50,873. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Springfield, OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $107,854, followed by Warren County, OH and Geauga County, OH, with respective values of $90,837 and $77,391.

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,688. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Springfield, OH employs 61k people. The largest industries in Springfield, OH are Manufacturing (10,998 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,854 people), and Retail Trade (7,057 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($53,381), Utilities ($51,573), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($49,075).

Wages

Median Household Income

$50,873

2019 value

± $1,215

4.89%

1 Year Growth

± 3.44%

Households in Springfield, OH have a median annual income of $50,873, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $48,502 in 2018, which represents a 4.89% 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 Gender in Common Jobs

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

$65,641

Average Male Salary in Ohio

± $1,032

$48,688

Average Female Salary in Ohio

± $771

In 2019, full-time male employees in Ohio made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-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
$64,199 ± $5,065
White
$50,885 ± $647
American Indian
$40,448 ± $14,829

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ohio workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.26 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.

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.461

2018 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2019, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.131% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Springfield, OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $107,854, followed by Warren County, OH and Geauga County, OH, with respective values of $90,837 and $77,391.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Springfield, OH (19.6k out of 131k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 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
15,192 ± 746
Black
2,649 ± 321
Two Or More
1,290 ± 243

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

61k

2019 Value

± 1,493

0.486%

1 Year growth

± 3.38%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Springfield, OH grew at a rate of 0.486%, from 60.7k employees to 61k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Springfield, OH, are Production Occupations (7,549 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,291 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,292 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 (7,549 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,291 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,292 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Springfield, OH has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.19 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.62 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (1.37 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Springfield, OH, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($73,438), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($68,409), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($68,300).

Industries

Employment by Industries

61k

2019 Value

± 1,493

0.486%

1 Year growth

± 3.38%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Springfield, OH grew at a rate of 0.486%, from 60.7k employees to 61k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Springfield, OH, are Manufacturing (10,998 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,854 people), and Retail Trade (7,057 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 (10,998 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,854 people), and Retail Trade (7,057 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Springfield, OH has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.97 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.8 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.16 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Springfield, OH, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($53,381), Utilities ($51,573), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($49,075).

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 2018, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $79.7B, followed by Mixed freight ($71B) and Machinery ($49.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio.

$678B

2018 Value in Ohio

$1.22T

Projected 2045 Value in Ohio

80.7% growth

In 2018, total outbound Ohio trade was $678B. This is expected to increase 80.7% to $1.22T by 2045.

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
$63.5B
Indiana
$35.9B
Pennsylvania
$32.6B

In 2018, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $63.5B, followed by Indiana with $35.9B and Pennsylvania and $32.6B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 51.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.6%), followed by Other (3.91%). The most partisan county was Mercer County, OH with 80.6% 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.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.7%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.6%)
Democratic Party
Other (3.91%)
No Party Affiliation and Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 51.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.6%), followed by Other (3.91%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Ohio

51.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Ohio

Mercer County, OH
80.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Putnam County, OH
79.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Auglaize County, OH
79% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Ohio was Mercer County, OH with 80.6% 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 2019, universities in Springfield, OH awarded 1,691 degrees. The student population of Springfield, OH is skewed towards women, with 2,652 male students and 4,636 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Springfield, OH are White (1,333 and 79.3%), followed by Black or African American (215 and 12.8%), Two or More Races (50 and 2.98%), and Hispanic or Latino (35 and 2.08%).

The largest universities in Springfield, OH by number of degrees awarded are Clark State Community College (1,247 and 73.7%) and Wittenberg University (444 and 26.3%).

The most popular majors in Springfield, OH are Other Health Preparatory Programs (265 and 15.7%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (147 and 8.69%), and Registered Nursing (145 and 8.57%).

The median tuition costs in Springfield, OH are $39,450 for private four year colleges, and $3,176 and $6,352 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Health Preparatory Programs
265 degree-majorss awarded
Fire Science & Fire-Fighting
97 degree-majorss awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
65 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Springfield, OH was Other Health Preparatory Programs with 265 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Springfield, OH according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Clark State Community College
1,247 degrees awarded
Wittenberg University
444 degrees awarded

$3,176

Median In-State Public

$39,450

Median Private

In 2019, the Springfield, OH institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clark State Community College with 1,247 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

603

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,088

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 603 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Springfield, OH, which is 0.554 times less than the 1,088 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,333 degrees awarded
Black or African American
215 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
50 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Springfield, OH was White students. These 1,333 degrees mean that there were 6.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 215 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Springfield, OH was $115,500 in 2019, which is 0.48 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $111,600 to $115,500, a 3.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Springfield, OH is 66%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Springfield, OH have an average commute time of 21.6 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

$115,500

2019 Median

± $2,098

$111,600

2018 Median

± $2,022

In 2019, the median property value in Springfield, OH grew to to $115,500 from the previous year's value of $111,600.

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.

$50,873

Median Household Income

± $1,215

54.7k

Number of Households

± 1,348

In 2019, the median household income of the 54.7k households in Springfield, OH grew to $50,873 from the previous year's value of $48,502.

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

66%

2019 Homeownership

65%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 66% of the housing units in Springfield, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Springfield, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Springfield, OH have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.39% 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 2019

Drove Alone (82.1%)
Carpooled (9.89%)
Worked At Home (3.81%)

In 2019, 82.1% of workers in Springfield, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.89%) and those who worked at home (3.81%).

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 3 cars.

Health

93.7% of the population of Springfield, OH has health coverage, with 43.7% on employee plans, 22.9% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.99% 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

6.28%

Uninsured

43.7%

Employer Coverage

22.9%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.99%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Springfield, OH declined by 8.14% from 6.84% to 6.28%.

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.