Census ACS · #113 MSA
Springfield Metro Area
The Springfield, Mo Metropolitan Statistical Area has 481,671 residents. The median household income is $61,488 and the median home value is $213,400.
481,671
Population
160
People / sq mi
$61,488
Median Income
$213,400
Median Home Value
The Springfield CBSA covers 3,007 sq mi of land at 160.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
Economy & Income
$61,488
Median Household Income
$34,596
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Springfield metro's price level is 88.6 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 11.4% lower the US average. The local median income of $61,488 has the buying power of $69,411 in average-priced US metros.
88.6
Price Level (US = 100)
$69,411
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$61,488
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$213,400
Median Home Value
$927
Median Rent
63.0%
Homeownership
Education
92.5%
High School+
29.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
9.4%
Work From Home
22.5 min
Avg Commute
33.4%
Foreign Born
Springfield spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Springfield, Mo Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 481,671 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #113 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Springfield metro area is $61,488, with a per capita income of $34,596.
The Springfield, Mo CBSA spans the state of Missouri.
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Data for the Springfield, Mo CBSA (44180) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Springfield: 63.0% of homes are owner-occupied, close to the national rate. With 481,671 residents, Springfield is a metro area in MO.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $61,488 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.9%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $213,400, with typical rent around $927.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 29.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.