Springfield, NJ Demographics

A map of Springfield's Population by Race

Springfield, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,304, a large decrease from the 1,518 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.9% Asian, 32.4% Hispanic, 20.9% White, 7.9% Black, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 more diverse than New Jersey 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 58.6% in 2020 and 69.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Springfield is ranked the 527th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 500th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Springfield's White Population

272 residents of Springfield, or 20.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Springfield is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Springfield ranks 497th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's White population has declined by an estimated 70.3%. White residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 60.4% to 20.9%.

Springfield is more White than neighboring Vauxhall (6.8% White), and Union (9.4% White). Springfield is less White than neighboring Short Hills (50.2% White), Kenilworth (56.2% White), and Connecticut Farms (39.1% White).

Springfield's Black Population

103 residents of Springfield, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Springfield is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Springfield ranks 189th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 6.7% to 7.9%.

Springfield is more Black than neighboring Short Hills (1.4% Black), Kenilworth (5.2% Black), and Connecticut Farms (0% Black). Springfield is less Black than neighboring Vauxhall (74.5% Black), and Union (38.4% Black).

Springfield's Asian Population

507 residents of Springfield, or 38.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Springfield is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Springfield ranks 200th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 344.7%. Asian residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 7.5% to 38.9%.

Springfield is more Asian than neighboring Vauxhall (4.6% Asian), Kenilworth (3.5% Asian), Connecticut Farms (23.4% Asian), and Union (14.3% Asian). Springfield is less Asian than neighboring Short Hills (40.3% Asian).

Springfield's Hispanic Population

422 residents of Springfield, or 32.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Springfield is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Springfield ranks 137th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 46.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 19.0% to 32.4%.

Springfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Vauxhall (9.2% Hispanic), Short Hills (4.3% Hispanic), Kenilworth (31.6% Hispanic), and Union (31.8% Hispanic). Springfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Connecticut Farms (37.4% 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 New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Springfield ranks 119th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 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 1.0% to 0.0%.

Springfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vauxhall (1.4% Native American/Other), Short Hills (0.6% Native American/Other), Kenilworth (1.9% Native American/Other), and Union (5% Native American/Other).

Springfield's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Springfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Springfield is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Springfield ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 5.3% to 0.0%.

Springfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Vauxhall (3.4% Multiracial), Short Hills (3.1% Multiracial), Kenilworth (1.6% Multiracial), and Union (1.1% 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.