Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

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.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Springfield, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,269

Median Agei

31.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.1%3,534

Two or More

14.3%754

Asian

7.5%395

Hispanic/Latino

5.7%299

Black

4.6%244

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%43

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%153

High School Diploma

36.2%1,239

Some College (<1 yr)

10.3%352

Some College (1+ yr)

15%514

Associate's Degree

7%238

Bachelor's Degree

9.9%338

Master's Degree

1.8%61

Doctorate

0.3%9

HS or Higher

84.9%

BA or Higher

11.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$110,800

Median Renti

$864

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.1%1,171

Renter-Occupied

47.9%1,075

Total Units

2,442

Homeownership

52.1%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

15.5%182

$50K–$100K

26.9%315

$100K–$150K

27.7%324

$150K–$200K

17.8%209

$200K–$300K

7.4%87

$300K–$500K

0.3%4

$500K–$1M

1.7%20

$1M+

2.6%30

Rent Distribution

Under $500

111

$500–$750

173

$750–$1,000

374

$1,000–$1,250

214

$1,250–$1,500

140

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%11

2010–2019

4.5%111

2000–2009

5.1%125

1990–1999

1.4%34

1980–1989

11.6%284

1970–1979

29.4%717

1960–1969

6.8%165

1950–1959

22.1%539

1940–1949

4.6%112

1939 or earlier

14.1%344

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.5%1,898

Electricity

10.9%244

Bottled/LP Gas

2.6%58

No Fuel

1.5%34

Wood

0.3%7

Other

0.2%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,808

Mean Household Incomei

$55,810

Per Capita Incomei

$24,639

Poverty Ratei

18.8%

Unemploymenti

9.6%

Labor Forcei

2,569

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%79

$10K–$15K

3.6%81

$15K–$20K

6.5%146

$20K–$25K

7.7%173

$25K–$30K

6.6%148

$30K–$35K

7.8%175

$35K–$40K

6.2%139

$40K–$45K

8.5%191

$45K–$50K

2.8%64

$50K–$60K

10.7%241

$60K–$75K

9.6%216

$75K–$100K

13.8%309

$100K–$125K

4.7%106

$125K–$150K

5.3%119

$150K–$200K

2.5%56

$200K+

0.1%3

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$499/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes83% occupied$499/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $44,808/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

55%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

36%

Low income$22K–$36K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

91% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

73% of subsidized households are minority

15% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

9% 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

4448.4%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Mexico

Philippines

Germany

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,318

Avg. Commutei

19.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,289

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

360(9.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.2%Insured

11.8%Uninsured