Springfield, SC Demographics

A map of Springfield's Population by Race

Springfield, South Carolina has an estimated population of 468, a slight increase from the 455 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.5% White, 39.1% Black, 19.2% Hispanic, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.4% 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 more diverse than South Carolina 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 53.5% in 2020 and 65.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Springfield is ranked the 339th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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 337th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Springfield's White Population

185 residents of Springfield, or 39.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Springfield is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Springfield ranks 253rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's White population has declined by an estimated 30.7%. White residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 58.7% to 39.5%.

Springfield is more White than neighboring Blackville (7.7% White), Elko (18.6% White), and Norway (28.6% White). Springfield is less White than neighboring Salley (40.6% White), and Perry (58.4% White).

Springfield's Black Population

183 residents of Springfield, or 39.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Springfield is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Springfield ranks 188th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.6%. Black residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 34.5% to 39.1%.

Springfield is more Black than neighboring Perry (37.2% Black). Springfield is less Black than neighboring Salley (53.8% Black), Blackville (89.2% Black), Elko (66.6% Black), and Norway (65.8% Black).

Springfield's Asian Population

2 residents of Springfield, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Springfield ranks 111th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.4%.

Springfield is more Asian than neighboring Salley (0% Asian), Perry (0% Asian), Blackville (0% Asian), Elko (0% Asian), and Norway (0% Asian).

Springfield's Hispanic Population

90 residents of Springfield, or 19.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Springfield is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Springfield ranks 320th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 800.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 2.2% to 19.2%.

Springfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Salley (0% Hispanic), Perry (0% Hispanic), Blackville (0% Hispanic), Elko (0% Hispanic), and Norway (0% Hispanic).

Springfield's Native American/Other Population

3 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 South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Springfield ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.6%.

Springfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Salley (0.3% Native American/Other), Perry (0% Native American/Other), Blackville (0% Native American/Other), Elko (0% Native American/Other), and Norway (0% Native American/Other).

Springfield's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Springfield, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Springfield is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Springfield ranks 394th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.1%.

Springfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Salley (5.2% Multiracial), Perry (4.4% Multiracial), Blackville (3.1% Multiracial), Elko (14.9% Multiracial), and Norway (5.6% 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.