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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

White89.0%
Black or African American2.1%
Asian0.0%
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

Nearby metros

Largest cities in Missouri

Largest counties in Missouri

Part of Missouri

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Metro rankings

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.