Springfield, IL Demographics

A map of Springfield's Population by Race

Springfield, Illinois has an estimated population of 113,330, a less than 1% change from the 114,394 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.3% White, 19.1% Black, 4.3% Multiracial, 3.4% Hispanic, 3.0% Asian, and 0.9% 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 Illinois 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 49.2% in 2020 and 48.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Springfield is ranked the 7th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Springfield's White Population

78,499 residents of Springfield, or 69.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Springfield is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Springfield ranks 1249th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 68.0% to 69.3%.

Springfield is less White than neighboring Southern View (79.8% White), Jerome (85.9% White), Leland Grove (92.1% White), Grandview (76% White), and Chatham (88.2% White).

Springfield's Black Population

21,697 residents of Springfield, or 19.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Springfield is higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Springfield ranks 85th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. Black residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 20.2% to 19.1%.

Springfield is more Black than neighboring Southern View (9.1% Black), Jerome (4.2% Black), Leland Grove (2.6% Black), Grandview (12.2% Black), and Chatham (2% Black).

Springfield's Asian Population

3,434 residents of Springfield, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Springfield is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Springfield ranks 181st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. Asian residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Springfield is more Asian than neighboring Southern View (0.9% Asian), Jerome (0.9% Asian), Leland Grove (2.2% Asian), and Grandview (0.4% Asian). Springfield is less Asian than neighboring Chatham (3.1% Asian).

Springfield's Hispanic Population

3,804 residents of Springfield, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Springfield is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Springfield ranks 716th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Springfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Leland Grove (1.5% Hispanic). Springfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Southern View (4.3% Hispanic), Jerome (5.3% Hispanic), Grandview (4.9% Hispanic), and Chatham (3.9% Hispanic).

Springfield's Native American/Other Population

973 residents of Springfield, or 0.9% 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 Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Springfield ranks 376th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 41.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Springfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Southern View (0.6% Native American/Other), Jerome (0% Native American/Other), Leland Grove (0% Native American/Other), Grandview (0.2% Native American/Other), and Chatham (0% Native American/Other).

Springfield's Multiracial Population

4,923 residents of Springfield, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Springfield ranks 230th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.3%.

Springfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Jerome (3.8% Multiracial), Leland Grove (1.6% Multiracial), and Chatham (2.8% Multiracial). Springfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Southern View (5.2% Multiracial), and Grandview (6.3% 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.