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The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

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Springfield, IL

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

113,330population

41median age

This community is a community of 113,330 with a median age of 41. The population is predominantly White (69.3%) with a significant Black community (19.1%). Median household income is $66,064. 93.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 36.3% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 64.3%, with a median home value of $162,100.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.3%78,499

Black

19.1%21,697

Two or More

4.3%4,923

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%3,804

Asian

3%3,434

Other

0.8%879

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%79

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%3,349

High School Diploma

23.7%18,916

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%5,644

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%10,565

Associate's Degree

8.9%7,104

Bachelor's Degree

20.8%16,591

Master's Degree

10.8%8,601

Professional Degree

3.3%2,675

Doctorate

1.5%1,173

HS or Higher

93.3%

BA or Higher

36.3%

Graduate+

15.6%

Housingi

$162,100median home value

$975median rent

64.3%homeownership

57,424total units

11.1%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 64.3%

Renter 35.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.1%2,325

$50K–$100K

18.7%6,131

$100K–$150K

19%6,221

$150K–$200K

17.2%5,655

$200K–$300K

20.6%6,760

$300K–$500K

12.9%4,229

$500K–$1M

3.9%1,271

$1M+

0.6%205

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,441

$500–$750

2,664

$750–$1,000

5,432

$1,000–$1,250

4,355

$1,250–$1,500

2,094

$1,500–$2,000

1,086

$2,000+

856

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%231

2010–2019

4.5%2,612

2000–2009

8.3%4,785

1990–1999

12.2%6,991

1980–1989

9.5%5,460

1970–1979

18.6%10,661

1960–1969

12.3%7,048

1950–1959

9.9%5,704

1940–1949

6.6%3,766

1939 or earlier

17.7%10,166

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.9%37,706

Electricity

24.3%12,403

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%565

No Fuel

0.4%218

Other

0.2%85

Fuel Oil

0.1%46

Solar

0%14

Wood

0%3

Household Economyi

$66,064median household income

$42,670per capita income

16.4%poverty rate

6.8%unemployment

54,412labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8%4,068

$10K–$15K

4.6%2,344

$15K–$20K

3.5%1,808

$20K–$25K

3.8%1,965

$25K–$30K

3.3%1,660

$30K–$35K

3.8%1,956

$35K–$40K

3.9%1,993

$40K–$45K

5.2%2,640

$45K–$50K

3.3%1,682

$50K–$60K

7.1%3,620

$60K–$75K

9.7%4,970

$75K–$100K

11.4%5,795

$100K–$125K

9.7%4,974

$125K–$150K

6.4%3,282

$150K–$200K

7.1%3,624

$200K+

9.1%4,659

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

3,793

Residentsi

5,926

Avg. Tenant Renti

$399/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

18 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing717 homes91% occupied$389/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers2,139 homes85% occupied$417/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8850 homes90% occupied$361/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC61 homes98% occupied$449/mo rent

811/PRAC26 homes91% occupied$341/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,064/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

84.4%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

13.3%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

2.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $53K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

72.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

68.5% of subsidized households are minority

28.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,5134.9%

By Region

Top Countries

India

692

Philippines

596

China

443

Mexico

306

United Kingdom

252

Canada

117

Korea

112

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

50,004

Avg. Commutei

17.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

50,528

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5,792(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured