Springfield, VT Demographics
A map of Springfield's Population by Race
Springfield, Vermont has an estimated population of 4,237, a slight increase from the 4,189 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.8% White, 5.7% Multiracial, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Black, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% 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 less diverse than Vermont 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 16.0% in 2020 and 17.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Springfield is ranked the 15th most populous place in Vermont, out of 180 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 15th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Springfield's White Population
3,848 residents of Springfield, or 90.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Springfield ranks 84th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 91.5% to 90.8%.
Springfield is more White than neighboring North Walpole (84.8% White). Springfield is less White than neighboring North Springfield (100% White), Charlestown (91% White), Chester (95.2% White), and Ascutney (100% White).
Springfield's Black Population
24 residents of Springfield, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Springfield ranks 47th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.2%. Black residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.
Springfield is more Black than neighboring North Springfield (0% Black), Charlestown (0% Black), Chester (0% Black), Ascutney (0% Black), and North Walpole (0% Black).
Springfield's Asian Population
0 residents of Springfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. Springfield ranks 80th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.
Springfield's Hispanic Population
110 residents of Springfield, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. Springfield ranks 77th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.6%.
Springfield is more Hispanic than neighboring North Springfield (0% Hispanic), Charlestown (0% Hispanic), Chester (2.5% Hispanic), Ascutney (0% Hispanic), and North Walpole (0% Hispanic).
Springfield's Native American/Other Population
15 residents of Springfield, or 0.4% 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 Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Springfield ranks 69th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 44.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.
Springfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Springfield (0% Native American/Other), Charlestown (0% Native American/Other), Chester (0% Native American/Other), and Ascutney (0% Native American/Other). Springfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Walpole (4.3% Native American/Other).
Springfield's Multiracial Population
240 residents of Springfield, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Springfield ranks 105th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.7%.
Springfield is more Multiracial than neighboring North Springfield (0% Multiracial), Chester (2.3% Multiracial), and Ascutney (0% Multiracial). Springfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Charlestown (9% Multiracial), and North Walpole (10.9% 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.