Springfield, MA Demographics

A map of Springfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	75,190	72,874	48.6%	46.7%
White	43,089	44,046	27.8%	28.2%
Black	27,100	28,548	17.5%	18.3%
Multiracial	4,750	4,838	3.1%	3.1%
Asian	4,103	4,426	2.7%	2.8%
Native American/Other	517	1,197	0.3%	0.8%

Springfield, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 154,749, a less than 1% change from the 155,929 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.6% Hispanic, 27.8% White, 17.5% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.7% Asian, and 0.3% 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 more diverse than Massachusetts 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 66.6% in 2020 and 65.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Springfield is ranked the 3rd most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 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 3rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Springfield's White Population

43,089 residents of Springfield, or 27.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Springfield is significantly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Springfield ranks 244th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 27.8%.

Springfield is less White than neighboring Chicopee (63.6% White), Longmeadow (84.1% White), Wilbraham (83.4% White), Sherwood Manor (78% White), and West Springfield Town (71.4% White).

Springfield's Black Population

27,100 residents of Springfield, or 17.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Springfield is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Springfield ranks 5th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Black residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 18.3% to 17.5%.

Springfield is more Black than neighboring Chicopee (4.4% Black), Longmeadow (1% Black), Wilbraham (1.9% Black), Sherwood Manor (2.7% Black), and West Springfield Town (3.8% Black).

Springfield's Asian Population

4,103 residents of Springfield, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Springfield is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Springfield ranks 81st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. Asian residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Springfield is more Asian than neighboring Chicopee (1.8% Asian), and Sherwood Manor (0.8% Asian). Springfield is less Asian than neighboring Longmeadow (8.3% Asian), Wilbraham (4% Asian), and West Springfield Town (7.3% Asian).

Springfield's Hispanic Population

75,190 residents of Springfield, or 48.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Springfield is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Springfield ranks 4th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 46.7% to 48.6%.

Springfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Chicopee (27.1% Hispanic), Longmeadow (2.8% Hispanic), Wilbraham (3.5% Hispanic), Sherwood Manor (13.1% Hispanic), and West Springfield Town (13.7% Hispanic).

Springfield's Native American/Other Population

517 residents of Springfield, or 0.3% 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 Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Springfield ranks 141st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 56.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Springfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chicopee (0.2% Native American/Other), and Longmeadow (0% Native American/Other). Springfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wilbraham (0.8% Native American/Other), Sherwood Manor (0.6% Native American/Other), and West Springfield Town (0.9% Native American/Other).

Springfield's Multiracial Population

4,750 residents of Springfield, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Springfield ranks 195th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Springfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Chicopee (2.9% Multiracial), and West Springfield Town (2.9% Multiracial). Springfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Longmeadow (3.7% Multiracial), Wilbraham (6.6% Multiracial), and Sherwood Manor (4.8% 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.