Springfield, MN Demographics

A map of Springfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,834	1,864	86.3%	92.0%
Hispanic	123	116	5.8%	5.7%
Black	99	3	4.7%	0.1%
Multiracial	57	29	2.7%	1.4%
Native American/Other	12	10	0.6%	0.5%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.2%

Springfield, Minnesota has an estimated population of 2,125, an increase from the 2,027 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.3% White, 5.8% Hispanic, 4.7% Black, 2.7% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota 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 15.1% in 2020 and 24.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Springfield is ranked the 255th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 257th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Springfield's White Population

1,834 residents of Springfield, or 86.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Springfield is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Springfield ranks 338th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 92.0% to 86.3%.

Springfield is more White than neighboring Comfrey (75.4% White), and Clements (86.2% White). Springfield is less White than neighboring Cobden (100% White), Sanborn (89.3% White), and Evan (95.5% White).

Springfield's Black Population

99 residents of Springfield, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Springfield is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Springfield ranks 579th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 3200.0%. Black residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 0.1% to 4.7%.

Springfield is more Black than neighboring Cobden (0% Black), Comfrey (0% Black), Sanborn (0% Black), Clements (0% Black), and Evan (0% Black).

Springfield's Asian Population

0 residents of Springfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Springfield is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Springfield ranks 535th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Springfield's Hispanic Population

123 residents of Springfield, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Springfield ranks 213th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.8%.

Springfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Cobden (0% Hispanic), Clements (3.7% Hispanic), and Evan (4.5% Hispanic). Springfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Comfrey (16.3% Hispanic), and Sanborn (7% Hispanic).

Springfield's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Springfield, or 0.6% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Springfield ranks 555th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Springfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cobden (0% Native American/Other), Sanborn (0% Native American/Other), Clements (0% Native American/Other), and Evan (0% Native American/Other).

Springfield's Multiracial Population

57 residents of Springfield, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Springfield ranks 800th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 96.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.7%.

Springfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Cobden (0% Multiracial), and Evan (0% Multiracial). Springfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Comfrey (7.7% Multiracial), Sanborn (3.7% Multiracial), and Clements (10.1% 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.