Springfield, MA Demographics
A map of Springfield's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 72,874 | 46.7% |
White | 44,046 | 28.2% |
Black | 28,548 | 18.3% |
Multiracial | 4,838 | 3.1% |
Asian | 4,426 | 2.8% |
Native American/Other | 1,197 | 0.8% |
Springfield, Massachusetts had a population of 155,929 in 2020. It was 28.2% White, 18.3% Black, 2.8% Asian, 46.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.1% 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 248 places in Massachusetts, Springfield is the 3rd 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
44,046 residents of Springfield identify as White, or 28.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Springfield considerably less than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Springfield is ranked #244 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Springfield is less White than neighboring Chicopee (66.7% White), Longmeadow (83.3% White), Wilbraham (87.2% White), Sherwood Manor (83.9% White), and West Springfield Town (72% White).
Springfield's Black Population
28,548 residents of Springfield identify as Black, or 18.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Springfield slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Springfield is ranked #5 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Springfield is more Black than neighboring Chicopee (4% Black), Longmeadow (1.5% Black), Wilbraham (1.5% Black), Sherwood Manor (2.8% Black), and West Springfield Town (3.5% Black).
Springfield's Asian Population
4,426 residents of Springfield identify as Asian, or 2.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Springfield roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Springfield is ranked #81 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Springfield is more Asian than neighboring Chicopee (1.6% Asian), Wilbraham (2.1% Asian), and Sherwood Manor (2.7% Asian). Springfield is less Asian than neighboring Longmeadow (7.7% Asian), and West Springfield Town (6.4% Asian).
Springfield's Hispanic Population
72,874 residents of Springfield identify as Hispanic, or 46.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Springfield considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Springfield is ranked #4 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Springfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Chicopee (23.4% Hispanic), Longmeadow (3.9% Hispanic), Wilbraham (5.1% Hispanic), Sherwood Manor (6.3% Hispanic), and West Springfield Town (13.9% Hispanic).
Springfield's Native American/Other Population
1,197 residents of Springfield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Springfield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Springfield is ranked #124 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Springfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chicopee (0.6% Native American/Other), Longmeadow (0.6% Native American/Other), Wilbraham (0.4% Native American/Other), Sherwood Manor (0.3% Native American/Other), and West Springfield Town (0.5% Native American/Other).
Springfield's Multiracial Population
4,838 residents of Springfield identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Springfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Springfield is ranked #192 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Springfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Longmeadow (3% Multiracial). Springfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Chicopee (3.6% Multiracial), Wilbraham (3.6% Multiracial), Sherwood Manor (3.9% Multiracial), and West Springfield Town (3.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.