Springfield, IL
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
Published on 10.10.20 (Last updated on 11.23.20)
AGE IN SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
| Age Range | Population | Percent |
| 20 to 24 years | 7,570 | 6.6% |
| 25 to 29 years | 7,635 | 6.7% |
| 30 to 34 years | 7,684 | 6.7% |
| 35 to 39 years | 7,636 | 6.7% |
| 40 to 44 years | 6,795 | 5.9% |
| 45 to 49 years | 6,755 | 5.9% |
| 50 to 54 years | 6,823 | 6.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7,684 | 6.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8,032 | 7.0% |
| 65 to 69 years | 7,060 | 6.2% |
| 70 to 74 years | 4,278 | 3.7% |
| 75 to 79 years | 3,395 | 3.0% |
| 80 to 84 years | 2,142 | 1.9% |
| 85+ years | 2,912 | 2.5% |
The median age in Springfield is 39 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
| Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
| White | 82,517 | 72.1% |
| Black or African American | 23,521 | 20.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 553 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3,911 | 3.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | NA | 0.0% |
| Other | 542 | 0.5% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
| Education Level | Population | Percent |
| Less than 9th grade | 1,612 | 2.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5,746 | 7.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 21,653 | 27.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 16,697 | 21.2% |
| Associate’s degree | 6,235 | 7.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 16,033 | 20.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10,855 | 13.8% |
| High school graduate or higher | 71,473 | 90.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26,888 | 34.1% |
| Less than Bachelor’s degree | 51,943 | 65.9% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
| Less than $10,000 | 9.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% |
Median household income: $51,142
Mean household income: $72,690
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
| Education Level | Average Income |
| Less than high school graduate | $18,130 |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | $28,381 |
| Some college or Associate’s degree | $30,176 |
| Bachelor’s degree | $50,823 |
| Graduate or professional degree | $65,932 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
| Population | Percent | |
| Population 15+ years | 93,896 | NA |
| Never married | 36,532 | 38.9% |
| Now married (except separated) | 36,601 | 39.0% |
| Separated | 1,764 | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6,596 | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 12,403 | 13.2% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY IN SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
| Population | Percent | |
| Living beneath the poverty line | 20,070 | 18.2% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
| Owner-occupied housing units | 31,280 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 19,610 |
| Single-family detached units | 35,901 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.5% |
| Vacancy rate | 9.9% |
| Renters rate | 38.5% |
| Average housing value | $156,491 |
| Average monthly owner cost (with a mortgage) | $877 |
| Average rent (housing) | $658 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
| Average income | $75,852 |
| Average household size | 2.22 |
| Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 62.6% |
| Percent disabled | 15.2% |
| Percent with health coverage | 95.4% |
| Average travel time to work | 17.8 minutes |
| Percent workers using public transportation | 2.3% |
| Percent veterans | 8.1% |
| Percent foreign born | 4.2% |
| Percent speaking Spanish at home | 0.3% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
| Total consumer expenditures per household | $67,391.81 |
| Alcoholic beverages | $516.83 |
| Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $304.88 |
| Beer consumed away from home | $91.99 |
| Wine consumed away from home | $45.43 |
| Apparel & services | $1,935.24 |
| Men’s apparel | $370.58 |
| Women’s apparel | $652.94 |
| Children’s apparel | $292.44 |
| Boys’ apparel | $101.58 |
| Girls’ apparel | $110.72 |
| Footwear | $437.25 |
| Dining out (food away from home) | $3,323.44 |
| Dining out – Breakfast | $336.60 |
| Dining out – Lunch | $1,031.12 |
| Dining out – Dinner | $1,543.55 |
| Education | $1,388.77 |
| Entertainment / recreation | $2,928.38 |
| Club membership fees | $204.43 |
| Dating services | $0.76 |
| Pet food | $236.69 |
| Pet services | $57.73 |
| Food consumed at home | $4,717.73 |
| Bakery products consumed at home | $620.66 |
| Dairy products consumed at home | $485.20 |
| Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $914.51 |
| Meat, poultry, fish, and eggs consumed at home | $1,041.60 |
| Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $466.13 |
| Snacks and other food products consumed at home | $1,655.77 |
| Health care | $5,466.24 |
| Medical services | $1,000.33 |
| Nonprescription drugs | $134.08 |
| Household services | $1,837.25 |
| Care for the elderly and handicapped | $73.37 |
| Lawn and garden services | $404.82 |
| Housekeeping services | $152.87 |
| PC repair | $6.17 |
| Housing | $21,073.56 |
| Home improvements | $2,306.90 |
| Utilities, fuel, and public services | $4,491.54 |
| Phone services | $1,617.22 |
| Water | $652.79 |
| Life and other insurance | $413.91 |
| Pensions and social security | $7,130.82 |
| Personal care products and services | $815.77 |
| Hair care products | $98.80 |
| Personal care products | $349.91 |
| Local transportation | $7,803.45 |
| Gasoline | $2,018.53 |
| Vehicle maintenance and repair | $1,085.00 |
| Travel | $1,953.64 |
| Airline fares | $468.49 |
| Auto / truck rental on trips | $23.35 |
| Lodging on trips | $537.21 |
| Food and drink on trips | $472.46 |
| Entertainment on trips | $167.70 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN SANGAMON COUNTY (home to Springfield, Illinois)
| % with any debt in collections | 31% |
| Average debt in collections | $1,758 |
| % with medical debt in collections | 19% |
| Average medical debt in collections | $717 |
| % with student loan debt | 17% |
| Average student loan debt | $18,735 |
| Average monthly student loan payment | $181 |
| % with auto debt | 33% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
| Year | Population | Percent |
| January 2019 | 3,164 | 5.5% |
| February 2019 | 2,801 | 4.9% |
| March 2019 | 2,712 | 4.7% |
| April 2019 | 2,131 | 3.7% |
| May 2019 | 2,025 | 3.5% |
| June 2019 | 2,492 | 4.3% |
| July 2019 | 2,668 | 4.6% |
| August 2019 | 2,549 | 4.3% |
| September 2019 | 2,187 | 3.8% |
| October 2019 | 2,174 | 3.8% |
| November 2019 | 2,079 | 3.6% |
| December 2019 | 2,177 | 3.9% |
| January 2020 | 2,140 | 3.8% |
| February 2020 | 1,790 | 3.2% |
| March 2020 | 1,573 | 2.9% |
| April 2020 | 7,690 | 14.9% |
| May 2020 | 7,735 | 14.2% |
| June 2020 | 7,641 | 13.2% |
| July 2020 | 5,866 | 10.5% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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