Springfield, OR Demographics

A map of Springfield's Population by Race

Springfield, Oregon has an estimated population of 61,499, a less than 1% change from the 61,851 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.8% White, 15.1% Hispanic, 6.2% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Black. 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 less diverse than Oregon 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 42.4% in 2020 and 41.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Springfield is ranked the 9th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 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 9th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Springfield's White Population

46,012 residents of Springfield, or 74.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Springfield is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Springfield ranks 326th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 74.1% to 74.8%.

Springfield is more White than neighboring Eugene (74.2% White). Springfield is less White than neighboring Jasper (99.8% White), Coburg (85.5% White), Creswell (84.3% White), and River Road (76.3% White).

Springfield's Black Population

572 residents of Springfield, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Springfield ranks 49th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. Black residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Springfield is more Black than neighboring Jasper (0% Black), Coburg (0% Black), Creswell (0% Black), and River Road (0.5% Black). Springfield is less Black than neighboring Eugene (1.6% Black).

Springfield's Asian Population

897 residents of Springfield, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Springfield is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Springfield ranks 120th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. Asian residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Springfield is more Asian than neighboring Jasper (0% Asian), and Creswell (0.6% Asian). Springfield is less Asian than neighboring Coburg (3.6% Asian), Eugene (4% Asian), and River Road (2.4% Asian).

Springfield's Hispanic Population

9,276 residents of Springfield, or 15.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Springfield ranks 84th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 14.5% to 15.1%.

Springfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Jasper (0.2% Hispanic), Coburg (4.9% Hispanic), Eugene (11.7% Hispanic), Creswell (5.7% Hispanic), and River Road (14.4% Hispanic).

Springfield's Native American/Other Population

903 residents of Springfield, or 1.5% 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 Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Springfield ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 26.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.5%.

Springfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jasper (0% Native American/Other), Coburg (1.1% Native American/Other), Eugene (1.4% Native American/Other), Creswell (0.7% Native American/Other), and River Road (0.5% Native American/Other).

Springfield's Multiracial Population

3,839 residents of Springfield, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Springfield ranks 104th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 6.9% to 6.2%.

Springfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Jasper (0% Multiracial), Coburg (4.9% Multiracial), and River Road (5.8% Multiracial). Springfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Eugene (7.2% Multiracial), and Creswell (8.7% 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.