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Population Review

Springfield, Massachusetts Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Springfield, Massachusetts is 154,751 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 3rd-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $51,339, the median home value is $222,700, and the median age is 33.7.

The population has grown 0.9% since 2010 (153,569 → 154,888).

154,751

Population

4856

People / sq mi

$51,339

Median Income

$222,700

Median Home Value

Springfield covers 31.9 sq mi of land at 4856 people per square mile.

About Springfield, MA

Springfield is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 154,751. It ranks #3 among cities in Massachusetts by population. The median age is 33.7, younger than the national median. The population is 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

The median household income in Springfield is $51,339, below the US median of $74,580. 19.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $222,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,114. The homeownership rate of 49.5% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Springfield reflects 19.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.9 minutes each way.

Springfield city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Springfield city had a population of 153,569 in 2010 and 154,888 in 2024, a 0.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 155,258 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.06%.

2020 · 155K20102024

154,888

Population (2024)

153,569

Population (2010)

155,258

Peak (2020)

0.06%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010153,569
2011153,773
2012153,933
2013154,056
2014154,376
2015154,582
2016154,028
2017154,207
2018154,329
2019153,606
2020155,258
2021154,978
2022154,440
2023154,220
2024154,888

Race & Ethnicity

White40.8%
Black or African American20.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$51,339

Median Household Income

$27,054

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$222,700

Median Home Value

$1,114

Median Rent

49.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

79.8%

High School+

19.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.8%

Drive Alone

73.0%

Public Transit

7.6%

Work From Home

20.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

16.5%

Foreign Born

60.3%

Non-English at Home

3.7%

Veterans

18.3%

With Disability

96.4%

Health Insurance

88.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management33.9%
Manufacturing9.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate7.5%
Retail Trade7.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.7%
Information5.2%
Public Administration5.1%
Construction3.8%
Transportation & Warehousing0.9%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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Common questions about Springfield, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

Springfield, Massachusetts has a population of 154,751 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 3rd-largest city in Massachusetts.

The median household income in Springfield, Massachusetts is $51,339, with 19.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Springfield, Massachusetts is $222,700, with median monthly rent at $1,114 and a homeownership rate of 49.5%.

The median age in Springfield, Massachusetts is 33.7 years. The population is 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

The population has grown 0.9% since 2010 (153,569 → 154,888).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.