Demographics & People — Springfield, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 154,751 |
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| Estimated 2026 | 154,751 |
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| Median Age | 33.7 |
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| Total Households | 58,046 |
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| Family Households | 35,105 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63,194 |
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| Black or African American | 30,911 |
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| Asian | 4,343 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 73,362 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 85,604 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 75,008 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 61,133 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 28,636 |
| Irish | 11,451 |
| Italian | 8,208 |
| French (except Basque) | 6,911 |
| American | 6,773 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 5,686 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 5,070 |
Language
| English Only | 86,887 |
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| Spanish | 48,771 |
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| Population 5+ | 144,058 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 4,544 |
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| Population 18+ | 117,307 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Springfield, Massachusetts.
