Springfield, WV Demographics

A map of Springfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	447	428	89.0%	94.1%
Multiracial	55	13	11.0%	2.9%
Black	0	5	0.0%	1.1%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	7	0.0%	1.5%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.4%

Springfield, West Virginia has an estimated population of 502, a large increase from the 455 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.0% White, 11.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as West 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 11.4% in 2020 and 19.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Springfield is ranked the 226th most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 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 241st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Springfield's White Population

447 residents of Springfield, or 89.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Springfield is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Springfield ranks 180th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's White population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 94.1% to 89.0%.

Springfield is more White than neighboring Romney (88.7% White). Springfield is less White than neighboring Fort Ashby (99% White), Green Spring (100% White), Spring Gap (100% White), and Oldtown (100% White).

Springfield's Black Population

0 residents of Springfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Springfield is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Springfield ranks 177th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Springfield is less Black than neighboring Romney (2.6% 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 West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Springfield ranks 248th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Springfield's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Springfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Springfield is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Springfield ranks 147th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Springfield's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Springfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Ashby (1% Hispanic), and Romney (0.3% Hispanic).

Springfield's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Springfield, or 0.0% 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 West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Springfield ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Springfield's Multiracial Population

55 residents of Springfield, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Springfield is higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Springfield ranks 297th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 323.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Springfield's population has increased from 2.9% to 11.0%.

Springfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Ashby (0% Multiracial), Green Spring (0% Multiracial), Romney (8.4% Multiracial), Spring Gap (0% Multiracial), and Oldtown (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.