Springfield, OH Demographics

A map of Springfield's Population by Race

Springfield, Ohio has an estimated population of 58,190, a less than 1% change from the 58,662 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.3% White, 17.3% Black, 7.0% Multiracial, 5.6% Hispanic, 0.4% Asian, and 0.4% 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 Ohio 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 49.1% in 2020 and 48.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Springfield is ranked the 12th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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 12th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Springfield's White Population

40,354 residents of Springfield, or 69.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Springfield is lower than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Springfield ranks 1176th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 68.4% to 69.3%.

Springfield is less White than neighboring Northridge (92.8% White), Tremont City (94.7% White), Lawrenceville (92.4% White), Clifton (82.5% White), and Donnelsville (87.3% White).

Springfield's Black Population

10,047 residents of Springfield, or 17.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Springfield is higher than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Springfield ranks 71st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Black residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 18.6% to 17.3%.

Springfield is more Black than neighboring Northridge (1.6% Black), Tremont City (0% Black), Lawrenceville (0% Black), Clifton (1.4% Black), and Donnelsville (0% Black).

Springfield's Asian Population

249 residents of Springfield, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Springfield is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Springfield ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 47.2%. Asian residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Springfield is more Asian than neighboring Tremont City (0% Asian), Lawrenceville (0% Asian), Clifton (0% Asian), and Donnelsville (0% Asian). Springfield is less Asian than neighboring Northridge (1.8% Asian).

Springfield's Hispanic Population

3,238 residents of Springfield, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Springfield ranks 194th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 4.9% to 5.6%.

Springfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Northridge (0.6% Hispanic), Tremont City (1.5% Hispanic), and Lawrenceville (0% Hispanic). Springfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Clifton (7.7% Hispanic), and Donnelsville (10.1% Hispanic).

Springfield's Native American/Other Population

226 residents of Springfield, or 0.4% 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 Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Springfield ranks 179th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 58.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Springfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Northridge (0% Native American/Other), Lawrenceville (0% Native American/Other), Clifton (0% Native American/Other), and Donnelsville (0% Native American/Other).

Springfield's Multiracial Population

4,076 residents of Springfield, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Springfield is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Springfield ranks 96th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 6.4% to 7.0%.

Springfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Northridge (3.1% Multiracial), Tremont City (3.4% Multiracial), and Donnelsville (2.6% Multiracial). Springfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Lawrenceville (7.6% Multiracial), and Clifton (8.4% 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.