Springfield, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Springfield, Illinois is 113,714 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 7th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $65,537, the median home value is $155,200, and the median age is 40.7.
The population has declined 3.6% since 2010 (117,138 → 112,949).
113,714
Population
1856
People / sq mi
$65,537
Median Income
$155,200
Median Home Value
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Springfield covers 61.3 sq mi of land at 1856 people per square mile.
About Springfield, IL
Housing cost is the defining feature of Springfield: the median home is valued at $155,200. With 113,714 residents, Springfield is a city in Illinois. It is the #7-largest of all cities in Illinois nationally.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $65,537 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 11.2%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $155,200, with typical rent around $945.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 35.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. About 12.1% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.
Springfield city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Springfield city had a population of 117,138 in 2010 and 112,949 in 2024, a -3.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 117,928 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.26%.
112,949
Population (2024)
117,138
Population (2010)
117,928
Peak (2012)
-0.26%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 117,138 |
| 2011 | 117,786 |
| 2012 | 117,928 |
| 2013 | 117,633 |
| 2014 | 117,489 |
| 2015 | 117,221 |
| 2016 | 116,536 |
| 2017 | 115,771 |
| 2018 | 114,840 |
| 2019 | 114,230 |
| 2020 | 114,375 |
| 2021 | 113,822 |
| 2022 | 113,299 |
| 2023 | 113,003 |
| 2024 | 112,949 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.5% |
| Black or African American | 19.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$65,537
Median Household Income
$41,110
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$155,200
Median Home Value
$945
Median Rent
63.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.6%
High School+
35.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.7%
Drive Alone
76.3%
Public Transit
12.1%
Work From Home
17.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
16.1%
Foreign Born
94.0%
Non-English at Home
6.9%
Veterans
14.9%
With Disability
95.8%
Health Insurance
93.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.6% |
| Public Administration | 13.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.7% |
| Information | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6.0% |
| Retail Trade | 4.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.4% |
| Construction | 3.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Springfield, Illinois has a population of 113,714 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 7th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Springfield, Illinois is $65,537, with 11.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Springfield, Illinois is $155,200, with median monthly rent at $945 and a homeownership rate of 63.4%.
The median age in Springfield, Illinois is 40.7 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
The population has declined 3.6% since 2010 (117,138 → 112,949).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.