Town · Colorado
Springfield, Colorado
Springfield, town, in Baca County, Colorado. Springfield had 1,293 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,325 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,384 (±176). GEOID 0873330.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,293
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,325 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,384 ±176
Median household income
$48,295
±$8,424 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$134,100
±$19,872 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$588
±$119 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Springfield and what county is it in?
Springfield is a town in Baca County, Colorado. It covers 1.1 square miles of land, 1,177 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Springfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,293 people lived in Springfield on July 1, 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. The 2020 Census counted 1,325 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,384 (±176).
| Measure | Springfield | Baca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,384 ±176 | 3,428 | no clear change |
| Households | 650 ±74 | 1,657 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.04 ±0.22 | 2.02 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 711 ±79 | 1,983 | −124 |
Springfield's population since 2000
From 1,562 in 2000 to 1,293 in 2025: down 17.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Springfield as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Springfield?
The median resident of Springfield is 41.5 years old; 25.5% are under 18 and 25.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.5%. 6.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Springfield | Baca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 ±4.0 | 43.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.5% ±4.2 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.6% ±5.3 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Male | 46.0% ±3.2 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.5% ±3.7 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.4% ±4.5 pts | 82.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±3.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.5% ±4.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.5% ±2.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3% ±2.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4% ±3.8 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.4% ±2.4 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.3% ±6.1 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.1% ±5.3 pts | 24.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1% ±2.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.7% ±5.3 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Springfield earn?
Half of Springfield's 650 households earn less than $48,295 a year (±$8,424), against $46,215 in Baca County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $35,382 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Springfield | Baca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,295 ±$8,424 | $46,215 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,408 ±$13,407 | $64,396 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,446 ±$5,658 | $30,779 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.5% ±4.5 pts | 24.6% | −16.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.2% ±4.7 pts | 27.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.4% ±6.0 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±2.4 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.8% ±5.2 pts | 83.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Springfield?
Owners occupy 67.5% of Springfield's occupied homes and renters 32.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $134,100 by its owner (±$19,872). The median renter pays $588 a month including utilities, and 34.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Springfield | Baca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $134,100 ±$19,872 | $122,900 | +$36,629 |
| Median gross rent | $588 ±$119 | $592 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.8% ±17.2 pts | 40.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,132 ±$154 | $1,115 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.5% ±8.5 pts | 71.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.5% ±8.5 pts | 28.5% | – |
| Housing units | 711 ±79 | 1,983 | −124 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% ±2.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7% ±6.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.8% ±7.0 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.1% ±4.4 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.2% ±2.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.5% ±4.4 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2% ±2.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Springfield building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Springfield in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.5 per 1,000 residents against 5.6 across Colorado.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Springfield work and get to work?
79.7% of Springfield's workers drive alone and 4.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 8.7 minutes.
| Measure | Springfield | Baca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.2% ±5.8 pts | 56.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.7% ±7.2 pts | 80.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.4% ±2.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 9.7% ±5.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.3% ±2.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 8.7 min ±1.9 | 12.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Springfield?
No census tract lies mostly in Springfield; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9647Baca County | 2,065 | $46,719 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Springfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Springfield compare with other places in Colorado?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Springfield is the 9,331st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 138th-most populous of 272 in Colorado.
Springfield ranks 207th of 218 places in Colorado with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 138th | 272 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 126th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 123rd | 221 |
| Median household income | 207th | 218 |
| Per capita income | 185th | 220 |
| Median home value | 212th | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 199th | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 56th | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 161st | 216 |
| Median age | 78th | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 134th | 218 |
| Work from home | 173rd | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 220th | 221 |
Springfield's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, sortable · Compare Springfield with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Springfield?
16 of the 57 figures for Springfield on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Springfield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Springfield.