Springfield, OR

Census Place

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2024 Population

61,499

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

37.4

0.538% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

14.9%

3.57% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$68,761

2.31% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$358,700

10.8% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

31,346

0.957% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Springfield, OR 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.

96.5% of the residents in Springfield, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Springfield, OR are Northwest College-Eugene (144 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Springfield, OR was $358,700, and the homeownership rate was 55%.

Most people in Springfield, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Springfield, OR was 2 cars per household.

United States Oregon Lane County, OR Eugene, OR Lane County (West Central)--Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR Lane County (East Central)--Eugene (Northeast) & Springfield Cities PUMA, OR Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR

Population & Diversity

Springfield, OR is home to a population of 61.5k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.88% of Springfield, OR residents were born outside of the country (3.62k people).

In 2024, there were 14.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (46k people) in Springfield, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.25k Other (Hispanic) and 3.14k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.5%

2024 Citizenship

96.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.5% of Springfield, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Springfield, OR was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Springfield, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
46k ± 1.09k
Other (Hispanic)
3.25k ± 739
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
3.14k ± 452

15.1%

Hispanic Population

9.28k people

15.1% of the people in Springfield, OR are hispanic (9.28k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Springfield, OR 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 Oregon.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
144,017 ± 9,158 people
Vietnam
20,980 ± 3,547 people
India
20,652 ± 3,520 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 144,017 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 20,980 and India with 20,652.

Foreign-Born Population

5.88%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.62k people

5.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.64k people

As of 2024, 5.88% of Springfield, OR residents (3.62k 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, OR was 5.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,326 ± 281
Gulf War (2001-)
999 ± 267
Gulf War (1990s)
479 ± 156

Springfield, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

92.8% of the population of Springfield, OR has health coverage, with 41.3% on employee plans, 26.9% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.61% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1,064 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,064 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1177 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 137 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 24.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.15%

Uninsured

41.3%

Employer Coverage

26.9%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

1.61%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Springfield, OR declined by 2.03% from 7.3% to 7.15%.

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

Economy

The economy of Springfield, OR employs 31.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Springfield, OR were Health Care & Social Assistance (5,213 people), Retail Trade (4,223 people), and Manufacturing (3,761 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($84,784), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,450), and Finance & Insurance ($61,628).

Employment

Occupations

31.3k

2024 Value

± 1,469

0.957%

1 Year growth

± 6.58%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Springfield, OR grew at a rate of 0.957%, from 31k employees to 31.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Springfield, OR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,945 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,973 people), and Management Occupations (2,689 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Springfield, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (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

31.3k

2024 Value

± 1,469

0.957%

1 Year growth

± 6.58%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Springfield, OR grew at a rate of 0.957%, from 31k employees to 31.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Springfield, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,213 people), Retail Trade (4,223 people), and Manufacturing (3,761 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Springfield, OR, though some of these residents may live in Springfield, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,089

Median earning men ± $2,671

$36,883

Median earning women ± $2,052

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($60,029), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,444), and Public Administration ($54,896).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,519), Public Administration ($57,721), and Construction ($50,104).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.87%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.97M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.87% 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 13.1%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon is currently represented by 6 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, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.5%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

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

Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

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

Education

In 2024, universities in Springfield, OR awarded 144 degrees. The student population of Springfield, OR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 13 male students and 126 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Springfield, OR are White (94 and 65.3%), Hispanic or Latino (23 and 16%), Two or More Races (9 and 6.25%), and Black or African American (8 and 5.56%).

The largest universities in Springfield, OR by number of degrees awarded are Northwest College-Eugene (144 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Springfield, OR are Nail Specialist & Manicurist (65 and 45.1%), General Cosmetology (26 and 18.1%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (26 and 18.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 139 students enrolled in Springfield, OR, 9.35% men and 90.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 105 records, of which 95.2% were women and 4.76% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Nail Specialist & Manicurist

Most Common

65 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of less than 1 academic year recipients in Springfield, OR was Nail Specialist & Manicurist with 65 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of less than 1 academic year from schools in Springfield, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Northwest College-Eugene

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

144 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest College-Eugene with 144 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 11 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Springfield, OR, which is 0.0827 times less than the 133 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 94 degrees mean that there were 4.09 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 23 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Springfield, OR was $358,700 in 2024, which is 1.08 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $323,800 to $358,700, a 10.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Springfield, OR is 55%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Springfield, OR have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Springfield, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$358,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,114

$13,865

Median Property Taxes

±$850

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

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

Rent vs Own

55%

Homeownership

2024

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 55% of the housing units in Springfield, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Springfield, OR 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.

$68,761

Median Household Income

± $2,908

25.2k

Number of Households

± 1,210

In 2024, the median household income of the 25.2k households in Springfield, OR grew to $68,761 from the previous year's value of $67,211.

The following chart displays the households in Springfield, OR 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, OR is from Oregon.

0.459

2024 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.461

2023 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2024, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.412% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oregon in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (71.1%)
Carpooled (11.1%)
Worked At Home (9.8%)

In 2024, 71.1% of workers in Springfield, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (9.8%).

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

19.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Springfield, OR have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.91% of the workforce in Springfield, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Springfield, OR (9.08k out of 60.8k 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 Males 45 - 54 and then Females 45 - 54.

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

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.