Springfield, OH

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Springfield

East High Street Historic District

Ridgewood / Seans Woods

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

Demographics of Springfield

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.8%

Households with Children

29.8%

School Enrollment K-12

6,222

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.7%
School Age (5-17): 17.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.7%
Working Age (35-54): 23.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.8%
Seniors (65+): 17.8%

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: 15.1%
High School / GED: 36.1%
Some College or Associate's: 32.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.8%

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: 12.2%
Single Parents: 17.5%
Couples & Adults: 25.4%
Living Alone: 44.9%

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: 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
Asian: 0.4%
Black or African American: 17.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

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: 62.4%
Puerto Rican: 11.6%
Cuban: 1.0%
Dominican: 2.4%
Central American: 14.5%
South American: 3.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%

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: 40.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 59.5%

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: 60.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.5%
Caribbean: 14.4%
Other Black: 24.2%

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: 78.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 16.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.0%

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: 94.0%
Spanish: 3.0%
European & Indo-European: 2.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

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: 3.2%
Elementary (1-4): 4.4%
Middle School (5-8): 5.2%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 5.0%
Not Enrolled: 76.2%

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