Springfield, SD Demographics

A map of Springfield's Population by Race

Springfield, South Dakota has an estimated population of 2,038, an increase from the 1,914 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.6% White, 18.3% Native American/Other, 7.6% Black, 6.4% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, and 0.3% 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 Dakota 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 48.7% in 2020 and 56.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Springfield is ranked the 43rd most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 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 44th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Springfield's White Population

1,275 residents of Springfield, or 62.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Springfield is significantly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Springfield ranks 401st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's White population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 68.1% to 62.6%.

Springfield is more White than neighboring Santee (3% White), and Bon Homme Colony (0% White). Springfield is less White than neighboring Running Water (98.6% White), Tyndall (93.9% White), and Niobrara (87% White).

Springfield's Black Population

154 residents of Springfield, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Springfield is higher than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Springfield ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 60.4%. Black residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 5.0% to 7.6%.

Springfield is more Black than neighboring Santee (0.4% Black), Running Water (0% Black), Tyndall (0.8% Black), Niobrara (0% Black), and Bon Homme Colony (0% Black).

Springfield's Asian Population

6 residents of Springfield, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Springfield ranks 115th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Asian residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Springfield is more Asian than neighboring Santee (0% Asian), Running Water (0% Asian), Tyndall (0.1% Asian), Niobrara (0% Asian), and Bon Homme Colony (0% Asian).

Springfield's Hispanic Population

131 residents of Springfield, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Springfield ranks 176th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 122.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 3.1% to 6.4%.

Springfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Running Water (0% Hispanic), Tyndall (0.5% Hispanic), Niobrara (0% Hispanic), and Bon Homme Colony (0% Hispanic). Springfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Santee (16.6% Hispanic).

Springfield's Native American/Other Population

372 residents of Springfield, or 18.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Springfield is considerably higher than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Springfield ranks 71st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 21.3% to 18.3%.

Springfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Running Water (0% Native American/Other), Tyndall (0.7% Native American/Other), Niobrara (10.2% Native American/Other), and Bon Homme Colony (0% Native American/Other). Springfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Santee (78.3% Native American/Other).

Springfield's Multiracial Population

100 residents of Springfield, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Springfield ranks 294th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 143.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 2.1% to 4.9%.

Springfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Santee (1.7% Multiracial), Running Water (1.4% Multiracial), Tyndall (4% Multiracial), Niobrara (2.8% Multiracial), and Bon Homme Colony (0% 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.