Springfield, Missouri Population 2026

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

The population of Springfield, Missouri is 169,432 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 3rd-largest city in Missouri. The median household income is $45,984, the median home value is $165,200, and the median age is 33.6.

The population has grown 7.0% since 2010 (159,376 → 170,596).

169,432

Population

2034

People / sq mi

$45,984

Median Income

$165,200

Median Home Value

Springfield covers 83.3 sq mi of land at 2034 people per square mile.

About Springfield, MO

Springfield is a city in Missouri with a population of 169,432. It ranks #3 among cities in Missouri by population. The median age is 33.6, younger than the national median. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

The median household income in Springfield is $45,984, below the US median of $74,580. 12.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $165,200, with monthly rent averaging $920. The homeownership rate of 42.9% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Springfield reflects 30.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 18.0 minutes each way.

Springfield city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Springfield city had a population of 159,376 in 2010 and 170,596 in 2024, a 7.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 170,596 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.49%.

170,596

Population (2024)

159,376

Population (2010)

170,596

Peak (2024)

0.49%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	159,376	-	-	estimate
2011	160,246	+870	+0.55%	estimate
2012	161,915	+1,669	+1.04%	estimate
2013	163,708	+1,793	+1.11%	estimate
2014	164,749	+1,041	+0.64%	estimate
2015	166,133	+1,384	+0.84%	estimate
2016	166,541	+408	+0.25%	estimate
2017	167,116	+575	+0.35%	estimate
2018	167,539	+423	+0.25%	estimate
2019	167,882	+343	+0.20%	estimate
2020	169,158	+1,276	+0.76%	estimate
2021	169,251	+93	+0.05%	estimate
2022	170,079	+828	+0.49%	estimate
2023	170,446	+367	+0.22%	estimate
2024	170,596	+150	+0.09%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	85.2%
Black or African American	4.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.2%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Economy & Income

$45,984

Median Household Income

$30,864

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$165,200

Median Home Value

$920

Median Rent

42.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.1%

High School+

30.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.4%

Drive Alone

76.7%

Public Transit

9.0%

Work From Home

18.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

32.8%

Foreign Born

94.5%

Non-English at Home

6.0%

Veterans

16.8%

With Disability

85.9%

Health Insurance

92.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	24.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	12.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	11.3%
Manufacturing	8.4%
Information	6.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	5.5%
Retail Trade	5.3%
Construction	4.1%
Public Administration	2.8%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.7%
Agriculture & Mining	0.6%

Largest cities in Missouri

Kansas City (508,233)St. Louis (293,109)Columbia (127,200)Independence (121,944)Lee's Summit (102,583)O'Fallon (92,697)St. Joseph (71,542)St. Charles (71,048)Blue Springs (59,416)St. Peters (58,200)View all Missouri cities →

Largest counties in Missouri

St. Louis County (996,618)Jackson County (717,021)St. Charles County (409,830)Greene County (301,121)St. Louis city (293,109)

Part of Missouri

Missouri demographic profile All Missouri data →

Metro areas in Missouri

St. Louis (2,809,414)Kansas City (2,202,006)Springfield (481,671)Columbia (212,850)Joplin (202,258)Jefferson City (150,147)St. Joseph (120,609)Cape Girardeau (97,813)All US metros →

City rankings

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Common questions about Springfield, MO

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Frequently Asked Questions

Springfield, Missouri has a population of 169,432 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 3rd-largest city in Missouri.

The median household income in Springfield, Missouri is $45,984, with 12.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Springfield, Missouri is $165,200, with median monthly rent at $920 and a homeownership rate of 42.9%.

The median age in Springfield, Missouri is 33.6 years. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

The population has grown 7.0% since 2010 (159,376 → 170,596).