City · Oregon
Springfield, Oregon
Springfield, city, in Lane County, Oregon. Springfield had 61,431 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 61,851 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 61,499 (±60). GEOID 4169600.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
61,431
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 61,851 · ACS 2020-2024: 61,499 ±60
Median household income
$68,761
±$2,908 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$358,700
±$8,114 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$1,258
±$44 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
Where is Springfield and what county is it in?
Springfield is a city in Lane County, Oregon. It covers 15.9 square miles of land, 3,883 residents per square mile in 2020.
Springfield is in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metropolitan statistical area (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 61,431 people lived in Springfield on July 1, 2025, down 0.7% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 61,851 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 61,499 (±60).
| Measure | Springfield | Lane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 61,499 ±60 | 384,207 | −578 |
| Households | 25,210 ±566 | 160,445 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.41 ±0.05 | 2.33 | −0.09 |
| Housing units | 25,905 ±620 | 169,788 | no clear change |
Springfield's population since 2000
From 52,864 in 2000 to 61,431 in 2025: up 16.2%. 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 37.4 years old; 21.0% are under 18 and 16.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.1%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Springfield | Lane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 ±1.1 | 40.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.0% ±1.0 pts | 17.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.3% ±1.3 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Male | 51.0% ±1.3 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.1% ±1.7 pts | 10.5% | +3.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.8% ±1.8 pts | 78.2% | −5.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±0.6 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±0.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9% ±1.0 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.2% ±1.5 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9% ±1.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 18.8% ±1.3 pts | 17.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.2% ±1.1 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.7% ±1.4 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.4% ±1.8 pts | 34.0% | +4.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.4% ±1.1 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.1% ±1.9 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1% ±0.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
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 25,210 households earn less than $68,761 a year (±$2,908), against $71,544 in Lane County and $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 the median was $58,698 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,063 after inflation. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Springfield | Lane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,761 ±$2,908 | $71,544 | +$10,063 |
| Mean household income | $78,116 ±$2,704 | $92,524 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,388 ±$1,205 | $39,088 | +$3,123 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.9% ±1.7 pts | 15.3% | −4.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.3% ±4.4 pts | 14.2% | −6.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.2% ±2.0 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% ±0.8 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.1% ±1.6 pts | 92.1% | – |
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 55.0% of Springfield's occupied homes and renters 45.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $358,700 by its owner (±$8,114). The median renter pays $1,258 a month including utilities, and 41.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Springfield | Lane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $358,700 ±$8,114 | $430,600 | +$106,777 |
| Median gross rent | $1,258 ±$44 | $1,355 | +$115 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.5% ±3.5 pts | 46.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,720 ±$67 | $1,949 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.0% ±2.2 pts | 59.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.0% ±2.2 pts | 40.3% | – |
| Housing units | 25,905 ±620 | 169,788 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.0% ±2.4 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.6% ±1.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2% ±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.3% ±0.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.6% ±0.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.3% ±1.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
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 329 new housing units in Springfield in 2025 (178 in single-family houses), 5.4 per 1,000 residents against 3.5 across Oregon.
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?
71.1% of Springfield's workers drive alone and 9.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Springfield | Lane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.8% ±1.8 pts | 60.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% ±1.2 pts | 6.4% | −2.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 71.1% ±2.6 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.1% ±1.7 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.9% ±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 3.0% ±1.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.8% ±1.5 pts | 15.5% | +6.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.4 min ±1.0 | 20.2 min | −1.6 min |
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?
16 census tracts lie mostly in Springfield, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $44,219 (Tract 33.02) to $128,056 (Tract 18.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 19.02Lane County | 6,325 | $79,152 |
| Tract 19.04Lane County | 5,995 | $63,074 |
| Tract 34Lane County | 4,670 | $65,975 |
| Tract 18.01Lane County | 5,190 | $86,250 |
| Tract 33.02Lane County | 3,627 | $44,219 |
| Tract 32.02Lane County | 4,326 | $77,500 |
| Tract 33.01Lane County | 3,332 | $71,366 |
| Tract 20.02Lane County | 5,231 | $69,437 |
| Tract 18.04Lane County | 4,033 | $128,056 |
| Tract 18.03Lane County | 4,127 | $57,840 |
| Tract 19.03Lane County | 2,547 | $70,598 |
| Tract 35Lane County | 4,689 | $88,636 |
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 Oregon?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Springfield is the 656th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 10th-most populous of 240 in Oregon.
Springfield ranks 142nd of 223 places in Oregon with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 10th | 240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 104th | 162 |
| Residents per square mile | 46th | 224 |
| Median household income | 142nd | 223 |
| Per capita income | 168th | 224 |
| Median home value | 143rd | 224 |
| Median gross rent | 113th | 207 |
| Poverty rate | 55th | 175 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 128th | 219 |
| Median age | 162nd | 224 |
| Owner-occupied share | 194th | 224 |
| Work from home | 136th | 169 |
| Travel time to work | 161st | 221 |
Springfield's figures with every place in Oregon (CSV)
Every place in Oregon, 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?
4 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.