Springfield, FL Demographics

A map of Springfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,944	4,457	60.1%	55.2%
Black	1,673	1,872	20.3%	23.2%
Hispanic	728	849	8.8%	10.5%
Multiracial	566	525	6.9%	6.5%
Asian	278	312	3.4%	3.9%
Native American/Other	41	60	0.5%	0.7%

Springfield, Florida has an estimated population of 8,230, a slight increase from the 8,075 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.1% White, 20.3% Black, 8.8% Hispanic, 6.9% Multiracial, 3.4% Asian, and 0.5% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida 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 62.5% in 2020 and 58.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Springfield is ranked the 374th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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 372nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Springfield's White Population

4,944 residents of Springfield, or 60.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Springfield is higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Springfield ranks 627th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's White population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 55.2% to 60.1%.

Springfield is more White than neighboring Callaway (54.9% White). Springfield is less White than neighboring Cedar Grove (64.2% White), Panama City (61.8% White), Parker (72.9% White), and Lynn Haven (70.4% White).

Springfield's Black Population

1,673 residents of Springfield, or 20.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Springfield is higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Springfield ranks 164th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.6%. Black residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 23.2% to 20.3%.

Springfield is more Black than neighboring Cedar Grove (15.5% Black), Panama City (20.1% Black), Parker (20.1% Black), Callaway (19.6% Black), and Lynn Haven (6.7% Black).

Springfield's Asian Population

278 residents of Springfield, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Springfield ranks 116th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. Asian residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.4%.

Springfield is more Asian than neighboring Panama City (1.7% Asian), and Parker (2.1% Asian). Springfield is less Asian than neighboring Callaway (4.3% Asian), and Lynn Haven (3.8% Asian).

Springfield's Hispanic Population

728 residents of Springfield, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Springfield is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Springfield ranks 526th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 10.5% to 8.8%.

Springfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Parker (3.5% Hispanic). Springfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Cedar Grove (13.9% Hispanic), Panama City (9.7% Hispanic), Callaway (13.7% Hispanic), and Lynn Haven (11.6% Hispanic).

Springfield's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Springfield, or 0.5% 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 Florida overall, where 0.8% 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 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 31.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Springfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cedar Grove (0.2% Native American/Other), Parker (0.1% Native American/Other), and Lynn Haven (0.2% Native American/Other). Springfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Panama City (1.4% Native American/Other), and Callaway (0.9% Native American/Other).

Springfield's Multiracial Population

566 residents of Springfield, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Springfield is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Springfield ranks 55th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.9%.

Springfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Cedar Grove (2.9% Multiracial), Panama City (5.3% Multiracial), Parker (1.2% Multiracial), and Callaway (6.6% Multiracial). Springfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Lynn Haven (7.2% 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.