Springfield, MO Demographics

A map of Springfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	138,669	134,294	81.6%	79.4%
Hispanic	9,871	9,926	5.8%	5.9%
Multiracial	9,013	11,221	5.3%	6.6%
Black	7,645	7,877	4.5%	4.7%
Asian	3,226	3,809	1.9%	2.3%
Native American/Other	1,530	2,049	0.9%	1.2%

Springfield, Missouri has an estimated population of 169,954, a less than 1% change from the 169,176 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.6% White, 5.8% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 4.5% Black, 1.9% 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 Missouri 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 35.9% in 2020 and 32.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Springfield is ranked the 3rd most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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

138,669 residents of Springfield, or 81.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Springfield is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Springfield ranks 903rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's White population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 79.4% to 81.6%.

Springfield is less White than neighboring Battlefield (89.1% White), Fremont Hills (90.1% White), Nixa (88.8% White), Willard (91.2% White), and Republic (87.8% White).

Springfield's Black Population

7,645 residents of Springfield, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Springfield is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Springfield ranks 171st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Black residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Springfield is more Black than neighboring Battlefield (0.2% Black), Fremont Hills (0% Black), Nixa (1% Black), Willard (0.1% Black), and Republic (0.8% Black).

Springfield's Asian Population

3,226 residents of Springfield, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Springfield ranks 85th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.3%. Asian residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Springfield is more Asian than neighboring Battlefield (1.4% Asian), Fremont Hills (0.7% Asian), Nixa (1.8% Asian), Willard (0.3% Asian), and Republic (0.7% Asian).

Springfield's Hispanic Population

9,871 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 Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Springfield ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.8%.

Springfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Battlefield (4.4% Hispanic), Fremont Hills (4.5% Hispanic), Nixa (4% Hispanic), Willard (3.6% Hispanic), and Republic (5.4% Hispanic).

Springfield's Native American/Other Population

1,530 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Springfield ranks 241st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Springfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Battlefield (0% Native American/Other), Willard (0.7% Native American/Other), and Republic (0.8% Native American/Other). Springfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fremont Hills (1.8% Native American/Other), and Nixa (1% Native American/Other).

Springfield's Multiracial Population

9,013 residents of Springfield, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Springfield ranks 231st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 6.6% to 5.3%.

Springfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Battlefield (4.8% Multiracial), Fremont Hills (2.9% Multiracial), Nixa (3.3% Multiracial), Willard (4.1% Multiracial), and Republic (4.4% 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.