Springfield, TN Demographics

A map of Springfield's Population by Race

Springfield, Tennessee has an estimated population of 19,255, a slight increase from the 18,782 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.5% White, 26.9% Hispanic, 21.0% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.8% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Tennessee 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 63.7% in 2020 and 66.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Springfield is ranked the 33rd most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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 33rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Springfield's White Population

8,960 residents of Springfield, or 46.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Springfield is significantly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Springfield ranks 488th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's White population has declined by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 51.6% to 46.5%.

Springfield is less White than neighboring Greenbrier (93.3% White), Coopertown (79.7% White), Ridgetop (93.4% White), Cedar Hill (65.6% White), and Adairville (70.1% White).

Springfield's Black Population

4,041 residents of Springfield, or 21.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Springfield is higher than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Springfield ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Black residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 20.2% to 21.0%.

Springfield is more Black than neighboring Greenbrier (2.4% Black), Coopertown (4.9% Black), Ridgetop (1.4% Black), Cedar Hill (19.7% Black), and Adairville (11.9% Black).

Springfield's Asian Population

156 residents of Springfield, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Springfield ranks 210th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 41.8%. Asian residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Springfield is more Asian than neighboring Greenbrier (0.2% Asian), Cedar Hill (0% Asian), and Adairville (0% Asian). Springfield is less Asian than neighboring Coopertown (2.2% Asian), and Ridgetop (2.9% Asian).

Springfield's Hispanic Population

5,175 residents of Springfield, or 26.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Springfield is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Springfield ranks 6th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 23.4% to 26.9%.

Springfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Greenbrier (2.9% Hispanic), Coopertown (10.6% Hispanic), Ridgetop (1.4% Hispanic), Cedar Hill (11.6% Hispanic), and Adairville (8.8% Hispanic).

Springfield's Native American/Other Population

211 residents of Springfield, or 1.1% 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 Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Springfield ranks 230th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 106.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.1%.

Springfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greenbrier (0% Native American/Other), Coopertown (0.2% Native American/Other), Ridgetop (0.2% Native American/Other), Cedar Hill (0% Native American/Other), and Adairville (0% Native American/Other).

Springfield's Multiracial Population

712 residents of Springfield, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Springfield ranks 256th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Springfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Greenbrier (1.1% Multiracial), Coopertown (2.4% Multiracial), Ridgetop (0.8% Multiracial), and Cedar Hill (3% Multiracial). Springfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Adairville (9.1% 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.