Demographics & People — Springfield, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 169,432 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~171,200 |
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| Median Age | 33.7 |
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| Total Households | 79,439 |
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| Family Households | 36,923 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.01 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.219 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 144,326 |
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| Black or African American | 7,241 |
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| Asian | 2,838 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 9,492 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 50,175 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 48,838 |
| German | 28,103 |
| English | 18,419 |
| Irish | 16,714 |
| American | 9,168 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 7,758 |
| Italian | 4,162 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 4,079 |
| French (except Basque) | 3,883 |
Language
| English Only | 151,906 |
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| Spanish | 3,738 |
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| Population 5+ | 160,774 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 8,187 |
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| Population 18+ | 139,365 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Springfield, Missouri.
