Economy & Jobs — Springfield, Massachusetts
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,656 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$58,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,054 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 69,874 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 33.9% |
| Retail | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 329 |
| Fast Food | 292 |
| Law Offices | 215 |
| Dental Offices | 165 |
| Physician Offices | 158 |
| Insurance Agencies | 130 |
| Gas Stations | 128 |
| Convenience Stores | 117 |
| Auto Repair | 117 |
| Coffee Shops | 112 |
| Child Day Care | 108 |
| Beauty Salons | 107 |
| Grocery Stores | 102 |
| Liquor Stores | 100 |
| Real Estate Offices | 94 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
