Springfield, KY Demographics

A map of Springfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,101	1,969	72.5%	69.2%
Black	531	456	18.3%	16.0%
Multiracial	229	162	7.9%	5.7%
Asian	38	16	1.3%	0.6%
Hispanic	0	210	0.0%	7.4%
Native American/Other	0	33	0.0%	1.2%

Springfield, Kentucky has an estimated population of 2,899, a slight increase from the 2,846 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.5% White, 18.3% Black, 7.9% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Kentucky 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 48.7% in 2020 and 43.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Springfield is ranked the 125th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 130th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Springfield's White Population

2,101 residents of Springfield, or 72.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Springfield is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Springfield ranks 524th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's White population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. White residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 69.2% to 72.5%.

Springfield is more White than neighboring Lebanon (70.4% White). Springfield is less White than neighboring Willisburg (98.2% White), Mackville (96.6% White), St. Mary (87.1% White), and Loretto (98.4% White).

Springfield's Black Population

531 residents of Springfield, or 18.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Springfield is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Springfield ranks 28th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.4%. Black residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 16.0% to 18.3%.

Springfield is more Black than neighboring Lebanon (17.9% Black), Willisburg (0.3% Black), Mackville (0% Black), St. Mary (2% Black), and Loretto (0% Black).

Springfield's Asian Population

38 residents of Springfield, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Springfield ranks 234th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 137.5%. Asian residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.3%.

Springfield is more Asian than neighboring Lebanon (0.6% Asian), Willisburg (0% Asian), Mackville (0% Asian), St. Mary (0% Asian), and Loretto (0% Asian).

Springfield's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Springfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Springfield is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Springfield ranks 46th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 7.4% to 0.0%.

Springfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Lebanon (9.7% Hispanic), Mackville (3.4% Hispanic), and Loretto (1.2% 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 Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Springfield ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Springfield's Multiracial Population

229 residents of Springfield, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Springfield is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Springfield ranks 65th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 41.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 5.7% to 7.9%.

Springfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Lebanon (1.4% Multiracial), Willisburg (1.5% Multiracial), Mackville (0% Multiracial), and Loretto (0.4% Multiracial). Springfield is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Mary (10.9% 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.