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
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Springfield covers 31.9 sq mi of land at 4856 people per square mile.
About Springfield, MA
The poverty rate is what most separates Springfield from the typical city: 19.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 154,751 residents, Springfield is a city in Massachusetts. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Massachusetts in the country, at #3 by population.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $51,339, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 19.0%, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $222,700, with typical rent around $1,114.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Just 7.6% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Springfield: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
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%.
154,888
Population (2024)
153,569
Population (2010)
155,258
Peak (2020)
0.06%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 153,569 |
| 2011 | 153,773 |
| 2012 | 153,933 |
| 2013 | 154,056 |
| 2014 | 154,376 |
| 2015 | 154,582 |
| 2016 | 154,028 |
| 2017 | 154,207 |
| 2018 | 154,329 |
| 2019 | 153,606 |
| 2020 | 155,258 |
| 2021 | 154,978 |
| 2022 | 154,440 |
| 2023 | 154,220 |
| 2024 | 154,888 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 40.8% |
| Black or African American | 20.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 33.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.5% |
| Retail Trade | 7.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.7% |
| Information | 5.2% |
| Public Administration | 5.1% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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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).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.