Springfield, IL Demographics
A map of Springfield's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 77,775 | 68.0% |
Black | 23,126 | 20.2% |
Multiracial | 5,896 | 5.2% |
Hispanic | 3,582 | 3.1% |
Asian | 3,327 | 2.9% |
Native American/Other | 688 | 0.6% |
Springfield, Illinois had a population of 114,394 in 2020. It was 68.0% White, 20.2% Black, 2.9% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Springfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Springfield is the 7th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Springfield's White Population
77,775 residents of Springfield identify as White, or 68.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Springfield slightly larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Springfield is ranked #1248 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Springfield is less White than neighboring Southern View (82.6% White), Jerome (80.6% White), Leland Grove (90% White), Grandview (75.9% White), and Clear Lake (91.6% White).
Springfield's Black Population
23,126 residents of Springfield identify as Black, or 20.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Springfield slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Springfield is ranked #85 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Springfield is more Black than neighboring Southern View (6.1% Black), Jerome (8% Black), Leland Grove (1.9% Black), Grandview (14.3% Black), and Clear Lake (0% Black).
Springfield's Asian Population
3,327 residents of Springfield identify as Asian, or 2.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Springfield roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Springfield is ranked #179 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Springfield is more Asian than neighboring Southern View (0.8% Asian), Jerome (2.4% Asian), Leland Grove (1.8% Asian), Grandview (0.5% Asian), and Clear Lake (0% Asian).
Springfield's Hispanic Population
3,582 residents of Springfield identify as Hispanic, or 3.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Springfield less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Springfield is ranked #714 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Springfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Southern View (3% Hispanic), Leland Grove (2.8% Hispanic), Grandview (1.9% Hispanic), and Clear Lake (3% Hispanic). Springfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Jerome (3.5% Hispanic).
Springfield's Native American/Other Population
688 residents of Springfield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Springfield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Springfield is ranked #313 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Springfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Leland Grove (0.3% Native American/Other). Springfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jerome (0.8% Native American/Other), Grandview (1% Native American/Other), and Clear Lake (1% Native American/Other).
Springfield's Multiracial Population
5,896 residents of Springfield identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Springfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Springfield is ranked #210 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Springfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Jerome (4.6% Multiracial), Leland Grove (3.3% Multiracial), and Clear Lake (4.4% Multiracial). Springfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Southern View (7% Multiracial), and Grandview (6.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.