Springfield, Massachusetts Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Springfield, MA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Springfield | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 154,552 | 7,031,620 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4672.1 | 666.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.06% | 0.53% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 31.8 | 39.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 57,676 | 2,777,931 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Springfield grew by 1.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 154,552 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Springfield is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 25.8% of residents. That is 4.2 points above Massachusetts as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 39,862 25.8% +4.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 32,944 21.3% -0.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 28,334 18.3% -2.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 21,224 13.7% -3.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Massachusetts, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.6% of the people living in Springfield and men 47.4%.
- Women 52.6% Massachusetts 51.2%
- Men 47.4% Massachusetts 48.8%
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Economy
Springfield has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Springfield | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,538 | $104,336 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.96% | 4.91% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Springfield is about 50% lower than in Massachusetts.
Housing
| Metric | Springfield | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $205,814 | $494,523 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,143 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 49.7% | 62.5% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Springfield is about 15.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,143 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Springfield spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 152 hours, about 6.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Springfield | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.2 | 25.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.4 | 51.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 152 | 213 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,701 | $6,603 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 18.6% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,222 | 14,741 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,285 | 2,164 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Springfield is 18 minutes, shorter than the 26 minutes in Massachusetts.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Springfield has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Springfield | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 42.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
Health
Springfield has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Springfield | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.9% | 11.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.2% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Springfield, MA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Springfield, MA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MA | 154,552 | $52,538 #3/3 | $205,814 #3/3 | 18.2 min #2/3 |
| Chicopee, MA | 55,293 | $61,597 | $208,931 | 18.2 min |
| West Springfield Town, MA | 28,772 | $68,973 | $225,000 | 17.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Springfield, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Springfield, Massachusetts?
About 154,552 people live in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 57,676 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 31.8, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is Springfield, Massachusetts mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Springfield, Massachusetts has 4,672 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 54 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Springfield, Massachusetts an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.9 times the median household income ($205,814 against $52,538), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,143 a month takes about 26% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Springfield, Massachusetts?
Unemployment in Springfield, Massachusetts is 8.7%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Springfield, Massachusetts have a college degree?
17.5% of adults in Springfield, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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