City · Florida
Springfield, Florida
Springfield, city, in Bay County, Florida. Springfield had 8,551 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,075 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,230 (±27). GEOID 1268275.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,551
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,075 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,230 ±27
Median household income
$54,462
±$12,679 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$188,600
±$22,757 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,307
±$171 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Springfield and what county is it in?
Springfield is a city in Bay County, Florida. It covers 4.8 square miles of land, 1,694 residents per square mile in 2020.
Springfield is in the Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
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 8,551 people lived in Springfield on July 1, 2025, up 5.6% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 8,075 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,230 (±27).
| Measure | Springfield | Bay County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,230 ±27 | 186,393 | −1,089 |
| Households | 3,522 ±257 | 78,778 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.30 ±0.17 | 2.33 | −0.40 |
| Housing units | 3,863 ±283 | 108,362 | no clear change |
Springfield's population since 2000
From 8,810 in 2000 to 8,551 in 2025: down 2.9%. 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 38.0 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 17.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 20.3%. 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Springfield | Bay County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 ±1.8 | 41.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.0% ±3.8 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.7% ±3.4 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Male | 49.4% ±3.6 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.8% ±4.4 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.1% ±5.4 pts | 72.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 20.3% ±3.7 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±2.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.9% ±3.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0% ±1.9 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.3% ±4.2 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.0% ±3.4 pts | 13.6% | – |
| With a disability | 22.7% ±4.5 pts | 17.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.5% ±4.8 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.1% ±3.7 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.5% ±4.5 pts | 29.6% | +6.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2% ±2.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 75.9% ±6.7 pts | 82.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.9% ±4.9 pts | 5.7% | – |
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 3,522 households earn less than $54,462 a year (±$12,679), against $73,533 in Bay County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $47,801 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Springfield | Bay County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,462 ±$12,679 | $73,533 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,333 ±$8,896 | $96,618 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,418 ±$3,196 | $40,782 | +$5,420 |
| People below the poverty line | 22.3% ±6.1 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 40.3% ±17.5 pts | 17.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.8% ±6.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% ±1.8 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.8% ±5.0 pts | 92.8% | – |
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 62.0% of Springfield's occupied homes and renters 38.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $188,600 by its owner (±$22,757). The median renter pays $1,307 a month including utilities, and 48.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Springfield | Bay County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $188,600 ±$22,757 | $310,500 | +$51,131 |
| Median gross rent | $1,307 ±$171 | $1,484 | +$217 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.1% ±13.9 pts | 45.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,554 ±$255 | $1,778 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.0% ±6.6 pts | 66.8% | +10.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.0% ±6.6 pts | 33.2% | – |
| Housing units | 3,863 ±283 | 108,362 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% ±2.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% ±5.1 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 47.7% ±6.4 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.6% ±6.2 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.8% ±2.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.8% ±5.7 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.5% ±5.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
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 10 new housing units in Springfield in 2025 (10 in single-family houses), 1.2 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
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?
70.5% of Springfield's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.0 minutes.
| Measure | Springfield | Bay County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.4% ±4.9 pts | 63.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% ±2.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.5% ±8.2 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.7% ±6.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±1.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2% ±3.9 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.0 min ±2.9 | 23.9 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?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Springfield, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $45,653 (Tract 11) to $54,120 (Tract 10).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 11Bay County | 4,046 | $45,653 |
| Tract 10Bay County | 1,878 | $54,120 |
| Tract 13.02Bay County | 6,958 | $79,173 |
| Tract 5Bay County | 8,490 | $85,618 |
| Tract 12Bay County | 2,565 | $70,000 |
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 Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Springfield is the 3,579th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 186th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Springfield ranks 608th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 186th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 144th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 431st | 770 |
| Median household income | 608th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 589th | 763 |
| Median home value | 649th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 504th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 90th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 631st | 733 |
| Median age | 565th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 548th | 760 |
| Work from home | 559th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 630th | 764 |
Springfield's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, 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?
10 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.