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, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,255

Median Agei

34.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

46.5%8,960

Hispanic/Latino

26.9%5,175

Black

21%4,041

Two or More

3.7%712

Other

1%188

Asian

0.8%156

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%15

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9%1,116

High School Diploma

37.7%4,670

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%786

Some College (1+ yr)

9.5%1,173

Associate's Degree

6.1%753

Bachelor's Degree

11.9%1,474

Master's Degree

4.1%506

Professional Degree

0.5%62

Doctorate

0.1%17

HS or Higher

85.2%

BA or Higher

16.6%

Graduate+

4.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$253,600

Median Renti

$1,139

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.7%3,837

Renter-Occupied

44.3%3,056

Total Units

7,416

Homeownership

55.7%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.4%169

$50K–$100K

3.1%119

$100K–$150K

7.1%271

$150K–$200K

16.1%618

$200K–$300K

33.8%1,295

$300K–$500K

30.3%1,164

$500K–$1M

5.2%201

Rent Distribution

Under $500

416

$500–$750

385

$750–$1,000

380

$1,000–$1,250

503

$1,250–$1,500

523

$1,500–$2,000

463

$2,000+

252

Year Built

2020 or later

4.3%319

2010–2019

9.7%719

2000–2009

21.8%1,619

1990–1999

10%740

1980–1989

12.4%923

1970–1979

13.7%1,019

1960–1969

7.8%582

1950–1959

10.6%789

1940–1949

2.3%173

1939 or earlier

7.2%533

Heating Fuel

Electricity

67.2%4,629

Utility Gas

31%2,136

No Fuel

1.2%82

Other

0.4%25

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,465

Mean Household Incomei

$73,581

Per Capita Incomei

$27,306

Poverty Ratei

21.6%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

9,350

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%165

$10K–$15K

3.6%246

$15K–$20K

4.9%338

$20K–$25K

4.3%299

$25K–$30K

3.8%261

$30K–$35K

4.8%328

$35K–$40K

5.2%359

$40K–$45K

6.8%469

$45K–$50K

3.7%257

$50K–$60K

11.2%769

$60K–$75K

12.5%860

$75K–$100K

12.4%856

$100K–$125K

11.5%792

$125K–$150K

5%347

$150K–$200K

5.4%370

$200K+

2.6%177

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

680

Residentsi

1,333

Avg. Tenant Renti

$354/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing364 homes96% occupied$309/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers165 homes78% occupied$493/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 896 homes80% occupied$242/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC55 homes99% occupied$428/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,465/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

89.2%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

9.4%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

1.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $48K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

83.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

59.2% of subsidized households are minority

15.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31.4% 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

2,86414.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,892

Guatemala

336

Canada

105

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,714

Avg. Commutei

28.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,909

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

674(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

77.9%Insured

22.1%Uninsured