Springfield, AR Demographics

A map of Springfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	329	195	75.1%	87.4%
Multiracial	89	19	20.3%	8.5%
Hispanic	20	6	4.6%	2.7%
Black	0	3	0.0%	1.3%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Springfield, Arkansas has an estimated population of 438, a dramatic increase from the 223 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.1% White, 20.3% Multiracial, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Springfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Springfield has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Springfield, that probability was 22.7% in 2020 and 39.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Springfield is ranked the 321st most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Springfield was ranked the 415th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Springfield's White Population

329 residents of Springfield, or 75.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Springfield is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Springfield ranks 229th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's White population has grown by an estimated 68.7%. White residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 87.4% to 75.1%.

Springfield is more White than neighboring Menifee (5.9% White), Twin Groves (34.1% White), and Plumerville (57.7% White). Springfield is less White than neighboring Center Ridge (100% White), and Wooster (81.5% White).

Springfield's Black Population

0 residents of Springfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Springfield is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Springfield ranks 312th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Springfield is less Black than neighboring Menifee (89.2% Black), Wooster (1.7% Black), Twin Groves (58.9% Black), and Plumerville (13.7% Black).

Springfield's Asian Population

0 residents of Springfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Springfield ranks 341st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Springfield is less Asian than neighboring Wooster (0.3% Asian).

Springfield's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Springfield, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Springfield is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Springfield ranks 384th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 233.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.6%.

Springfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Center Ridge (0% Hispanic), Menifee (0% Hispanic), Wooster (1.1% Hispanic), and Twin Groves (1.6% Hispanic). Springfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Plumerville (26.6% Hispanic).

Springfield's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Springfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Springfield ranks 478th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Springfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wooster (10% Native American/Other).

Springfield's Multiracial Population

89 residents of Springfield, or 20.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Springfield is considerably higher than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Springfield ranks 56th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 368.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 8.5% to 20.3%.

Springfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Center Ridge (0% Multiracial), Menifee (4.9% Multiracial), Wooster (5.5% Multiracial), Twin Groves (5.4% Multiracial), and Plumerville (2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.