Springfield, MO Demographics
A map of Springfield's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 134,294 | 79.4% |
Multiracial | 11,221 | 6.6% |
Hispanic | 9,926 | 5.9% |
Black | 7,877 | 4.7% |
Asian | 3,809 | 2.3% |
Native American/Other | 2,049 | 1.2% |
Springfield, Missouri had a population of 169,176 in 2020. It was 79.4% White, 4.7% Black, 2.3% Asian, 5.9% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 6.6% 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 1,082 places in Missouri, 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
134,294 residents of Springfield identify as White, or 79.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Springfield roughly similar to the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Springfield is ranked #902 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Springfield is less White than neighboring Battlefield (85.1% White), Fremont Hills (94.5% White), Nixa (87% White), Willard (88% White), and Republic (86.6% White).
Springfield's Black Population
7,877 residents of Springfield identify as Black, or 4.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Springfield slightly less than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Springfield is ranked #167 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Springfield is more Black than neighboring Battlefield (1.7% Black), Fremont Hills (0% Black), Nixa (1.1% Black), Willard (0.8% Black), and Republic (1.2% Black).
Springfield's Asian Population
3,809 residents of Springfield identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Springfield roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Springfield is ranked #84 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Springfield is more Asian than neighboring Battlefield (2% Asian), Fremont Hills (1% Asian), Nixa (1.2% Asian), Willard (0.4% Asian), and Republic (0.8% Asian).
Springfield's Hispanic Population
9,926 residents of Springfield identify as Hispanic, or 5.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Springfield roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Springfield is ranked #129 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Springfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Battlefield (3.8% Hispanic), Fremont Hills (1.5% Hispanic), Nixa (3.8% Hispanic), Willard (3.6% Hispanic), and Republic (3.8% Hispanic).
Springfield's Native American/Other Population
2,049 residents of Springfield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Springfield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Springfield is ranked #232 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Springfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Battlefield (0.9% Native American/Other), Fremont Hills (0.5% Native American/Other), Nixa (1% Native American/Other), Willard (1.1% Native American/Other), and Republic (0.8% Native American/Other).
Springfield's Multiracial Population
11,221 residents of Springfield identify as Multiracial, or 6.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Springfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Springfield is ranked #230 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Springfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Fremont Hills (2.6% Multiracial), Nixa (6% Multiracial), and Willard (6.1% Multiracial). Springfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Republic (6.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.