Springfield, VA Demographics

A map of Springfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,805	9,546	31.5%	30.5%
Asian	9,020	8,344	29.0%	26.6%
Hispanic	7,238	9,049	23.2%	28.9%
Black	3,225	3,065	10.4%	9.8%
Multiracial	1,475	1,115	4.7%	3.6%
Native American/Other	391	220	1.3%	0.7%

Springfield, Virginia has an estimated population of 31,154, a less than 1% change from the 31,339 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 31.5% White, 29.0% Asian, 23.2% Hispanic, 10.4% Black, 4.7% Multiracial, and 1.3% 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Virginia 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 74.2% in 2020 and 75.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Springfield is ranked the 37th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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 35th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Springfield's White Population

9,805 residents of Springfield, or 31.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Springfield is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Springfield ranks 614th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's White population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 30.5% to 31.5%.

Springfield is less White than neighboring Franconia (39.7% White), North Springfield (32.3% White), West Springfield (47.4% White), Kingstowne (42.3% White), and Ravensworth (53.8% White).

Springfield's Black Population

3,225 residents of Springfield, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Springfield is lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Springfield ranks 295th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Black residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 9.8% to 10.4%.

Springfield is more Black than neighboring North Springfield (6.7% Black), and Ravensworth (0% Black). Springfield is less Black than neighboring Franconia (21.8% Black), West Springfield (11% Black), and Kingstowne (25.8% Black).

Springfield's Asian Population

9,020 residents of Springfield, or 29.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Springfield is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Springfield ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Asian residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 26.6% to 29.0%.

Springfield is more Asian than neighboring Franconia (19.7% Asian), West Springfield (17.4% Asian), Kingstowne (14.4% Asian), and Ravensworth (22.2% Asian). Springfield is less Asian than neighboring North Springfield (38.7% Asian).

Springfield's Hispanic Population

7,238 residents of Springfield, or 23.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Springfield is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Springfield ranks 30th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 28.9% to 23.2%.

Springfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Franconia (15.4% Hispanic), North Springfield (18.5% Hispanic), West Springfield (17.4% Hispanic), Kingstowne (10.2% Hispanic), and Ravensworth (10.9% Hispanic).

Springfield's Native American/Other Population

391 residents of Springfield, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Springfield ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 77.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.3%.

Springfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Franconia (0.2% Native American/Other), North Springfield (0.1% Native American/Other), West Springfield (0.7% Native American/Other), Kingstowne (0.6% Native American/Other), and Ravensworth (0% Native American/Other).

Springfield's Multiracial Population

1,475 residents of Springfield, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Springfield ranks 412th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.7%.

Springfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Franconia (3.1% Multiracial), and North Springfield (3.7% Multiracial). Springfield is less Multiracial than neighboring West Springfield (6.1% Multiracial), Kingstowne (6.7% Multiracial), and Ravensworth (13.2% 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.