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62704

Springfield, IL

Total Population
40,495
Median Household Income
$63,120
Median Home Value
$156,200
Median Rent
$896

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$63,120
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$156,200
100.8% above state median
Rent
$896
100% above state median
Median Age
39.6 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.

High education levels with 41.4% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Unemployment rate of 6.1% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$63,120
-16.0% 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: 2.12 people

Total Households
18,933
Family Households
34.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
36.8%
#2 Industry
Finance
21.1%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
12.7%
Total Employed Residents:9,752

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.1%
387 workers
Public Transit
1.5%
280 workers
Total Commuting Workers:18,177
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.9%
20,640 employed
Labor Force
22,041
1,335 unemployed
Median Age
39.6 years
Per Capita Income
$41,341
Poverty Rate
13.4%

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