Springfield, MI Demographics

A map of Springfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,534	3,497	67.1%	66.1%
Multiracial	754	394	14.3%	7.4%
Asian	395	487	7.5%	9.2%
Hispanic	299	323	5.7%	6.1%
Black	244	553	4.6%	10.4%
Native American/Other	43	38	0.8%	0.7%

Springfield, Michigan has an estimated population of 5,269, a less than 1% change from the 5,292 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.1% White, 14.3% Multiracial, 7.5% Asian, 5.7% Hispanic, 4.6% Black, and 0.8% 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 Michigan 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 53.5% in 2020 and 51.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Springfield is ranked the 172nd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 172nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Springfield's White Population

3,534 residents of Springfield, or 67.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Springfield is lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Springfield ranks 676th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's White population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 66.1% to 67.1%.

Springfield is more White than neighboring Battle Creek (62% White). Springfield is less White than neighboring Level Park-Oak Park (85.1% White), Brownlee Park (92.5% White), Augusta (89.6% White), and Climax (92.7% White).

Springfield's Black Population

244 residents of Springfield, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Springfield is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Springfield ranks 66th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 55.9%. Black residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 10.4% to 4.6%.

Springfield is more Black than neighboring Level Park-Oak Park (4.2% Black), Brownlee Park (4.2% Black), Augusta (0.9% Black), and Climax (0% Black). Springfield is less Black than neighboring Battle Creek (15.6% Black).

Springfield's Asian Population

395 residents of Springfield, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Springfield is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Springfield ranks 13th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.9%. Asian residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 9.2% to 7.5%.

Springfield is more Asian than neighboring Battle Creek (4.9% Asian), Level Park-Oak Park (0.3% Asian), Brownlee Park (0.4% Asian), Augusta (0% Asian), and Climax (0.3% Asian).

Springfield's Hispanic Population

299 residents of Springfield, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Springfield ranks 125th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.7%.

Springfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Level Park-Oak Park (5.1% Hispanic), Brownlee Park (1.4% Hispanic), and Climax (0.8% Hispanic). Springfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Battle Creek (8.3% Hispanic), and Augusta (8% Hispanic).

Springfield's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Springfield, or 0.8% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Springfield ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 13.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Springfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Level Park-Oak Park (0.4% Native American/Other), Brownlee Park (0.4% Native American/Other), and Augusta (0.4% Native American/Other). Springfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Battle Creek (0.9% Native American/Other), and Climax (1.4% Native American/Other).

Springfield's Multiracial Population

754 residents of Springfield, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Springfield is higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Springfield ranks 39th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 91.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 7.4% to 14.3%.

Springfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Battle Creek (8.2% Multiracial), Level Park-Oak Park (4.8% Multiracial), Brownlee Park (1.1% Multiracial), Augusta (1.2% Multiracial), and Climax (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.