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Springfield, MA Metro Area

U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.

Demographics

699,160 Population
1,843.45 Square Miles
379.27 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
39.6 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
19.56%
18 to 34
25.23%
35 to 64
37.67%
65 and Over
17.54%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
48.16%
Female
51.84%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
8.65%
Native
91.35%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
29.14%
2000 to 2009
23.23%
1990 to 1999
17.99%
Before 1990
29.64%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
11.08%
High School Grad or Higher
88.92%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.09%
School Dropout Rate
In School
96.55%
Dropped Out
3.45%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
79.07%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$35,050
Median Household Income
$64,659
Gini Index
0.47
Unemployment Rate
Employed
93.79%
Unemployed
6.21%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
14.2%
Population Under 18
Poverty
19.72%
Non-poverty
80.28%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
10.47%
Non-poverty
89.53%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
23 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
2.82%
With Health Insurance Coverage
97.18%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.4
Number of Households
275,004
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
56.36%
Married
43.66%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
42.29%
Now Married
45.62%
Widowed
2.51%
Divorced
9.58%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
38.19%
Now Married
41.87%
Widowed
8.27%
Divorced
11.67%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.36%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
296,706
Occupancy Status
Occupied
92.69%
Vacant
7.31%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
63.62%
Renter Occupied
36.38%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
18.12%
For Sale
7.72%
Other
74.16%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1959
Types of Structures
Single Unit
62.25%
Multi Unit
36.22%
Mobile Home
1.52%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.01%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
64.53%
Without Mortgage
35.47%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$247,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,008
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
13.01%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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