Springfield: Demographics & People
Census counts 169,954 people in Springfield, in 78,824 households. Population grew 0.3% from 169,432 (2022) to 169,954 (2024). Median age 33.7 years. (2.7y younger than Greene County; 3.5y younger than Missouri). Children under 18 are 18% of the population. Population is 82% White (non-Hispanic) and 6% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.22). 46% of households are family-led. County is gaining 3,026 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 37% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 2.2 people per household (vs Missouri avg 2.4).
- 54% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Missouri 42%).
- 51 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Missouri 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.3% from 169,432 (2022) to 169,954 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~170,481 (extrapolated at 0.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 171,189.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 88,842 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 169,432 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 169,954 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 169,954 people (vs Missouri 29,363) |
| Population Estimate | 171,189 |
| Population Note | Census Place population covers Christian County, Greene County |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 33.7y is 5.2 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 18% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 33.7 years (vs Missouri 37.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 17.7% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 169,954 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 30,025 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 57,351.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 55,064.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 27,514 |
| Population under 18 | 30,025 |
| Median age | 33.7 years (vs Missouri 37.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 169,954 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.22 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 144,326 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 7,241 |
| Asian residents | 2,838 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 9,492 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 21.9% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 88.1% |
| Asian population | 1.9% (at Missouri median) |
| Black population | 4.5% (vs Missouri 6.6%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 5.8% (vs Missouri 5.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 81.6% (vs Missouri 77.7%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.3% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 4% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 102,830 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 57,941 |
| Share born in this state | 60.5% |
| Share born in another state | 39.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 34.1% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 4.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 6,057 |
| From Europe | 988 |
| From Asia | 11 |
| From Africa | 2,870 |
| From Latin America | 30 |
Households & Family Composition
78,824 households. Averaging 2.0 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 46% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 36,923 families, 23% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 30,157 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 36,923 |
| Married couples with children | 8,336 |
| Single-parent households | 1,653 |
| Average household size | 2.01 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.9% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 2,028 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 899 |
| Family households | 36,549 households (vs Missouri 7,284) |
| Households that are families | 46.4% (vs Missouri 58.3%) |
| Total households | 78,824 households (vs Missouri 11,992) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 21.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 3,026 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 21.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 96,724 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 93,698 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 3,026 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 13,355 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 8.1% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 9,484 residents live in group quarters (5.6% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 9,484 |
|---|
Other
| Census Counties | Christian County, Greene County |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · District | 7 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 29043 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 29 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 043 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Christian |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 14.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 12.70 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 17.10 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 29043 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Christian County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,759 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 29043 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Christian County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 54.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 47.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 45.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 88,595 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 67 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 64 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 17.7% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 169,954, stable, young professional, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 169,954 people (vs Missouri 29,363) |
| Town Summary · County | Christian County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade