Springfield, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Springfield, Illinois Summary
Life in Springfield research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Springfield over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Springfield:
The population in Springfield is 114,672.
The median home value in Springfield is $132,900.
The median income in Springfield is $57,596.
The cost of living in Springfield is 93 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Springfield is $852.
The unemployment rate in Springfield is 6.5%.
The poverty rate in Springfield is 18.5%.
Table Of Contents
Springfield SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
9
Springfield, IL Crime Report
5,273
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,652.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
98.33%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Springfield / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 5,273 | 4,652.7 | 1,985.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 950 | 838.3 | 425.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 11 | 9.7 | 9.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 161 | 142.1 | 97.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 694 | 612.4 | 278.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 4,323 | 3,814.5 | 1,559.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 822 | 725.3 | 246.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 3,171 | 2,798.0 | 1,143.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 330 | 291.2 | 169.5 | 246.0 |
Springfield, IL Cost Of Living
93
Springfield's Overall Cost Of Living
Springfield's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Springfield | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 72 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 94 | 100 | |
Springfield, IL Photos
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Map Of Springfield, IL
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Population over time in Springfield
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 115,075 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 116,459 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 116,313 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 116,745 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 117,061 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 116,815 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 116,495 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 115,982 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 115,658 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 115,121 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Springfield
| Race | Springfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.4% | 60.2% | 59.4% |
| African American | 19.9% | 13.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 17.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Springfield
| Gender | Springfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Springfield for adults over 25
| Education | Springfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Springfield, Illinois
| Income | Springfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.2% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.6% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.1% | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.9% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.0% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.6% | 10.1% | 9.5% |
