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62702

Springfield, IL

Total Population
32,539
Median Household Income
$51,814
Median Home Value
$97,800
Median Rent
$820

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$51,814
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$97,800
100.5% above state median
Rent
$820
100% above state median
Median Age
38.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Springfield, IL

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 7.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 22.0% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$51,814
-31.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-20,593,227
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.17 people

Total Households
14,797
Family Households
28.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
39.7%
#2 Industry
Finance
17.9%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
12.2%
Total Employed Residents:7,113

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.5%
196 workers
Public Transit
1.3%
167 workers
Total Commuting Workers:12,945
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.4%
14,330 employed
Labor Force
15,524
1,179 unemployed
Median Age
38.4 years
Per Capita Income
$30,364
Poverty Rate
22.0%

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