Springfield, MA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Springfield

East Springfield / Bay

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Springfield

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

20.4%

Households with Children

33.5%

School Enrollment K-12

19,208

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.5%
School Age (5-17): 17.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 27.7%
Working Age (35-54): 23.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.4%
Seniors (65+): 13.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 20.1%
High School / GED: 33.3%
Some College or Associate's: 26.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.5%
Single Parents: 20.9%
Couples & Adults: 27.5%
Living Alone: 39.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 48.6%
Asian: 2.6%
Black or African American: 17.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 2.4%
Puerto Rican: 79.7%
Cuban: 0.5%
Dominican: 8.2%
Central American: 4.5%
South American: 2.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 32.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.2%
Other White: 66.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 51.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 5.5%
Caribbean: 13.7%
Other Black: 29.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 55.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 16.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 18.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 60.9%
Spanish: 32.9%
European & Indo-European: 2.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.6%
Arabic: 0.5%
Other: 1.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.1%
Elementary (1-4): 6.1%
Middle School (5-8): 5.4%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 7.8%
Not Enrolled: 71.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources