City · Tennessee
Springfield, Tennessee
Springfield, city, in Robertson County, Tennessee. Springfield had 20,090 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 18,782 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 19,255 (±25). GEOID 4770500.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,090
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,782 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,255 ±25
Median household income
$59,465
±$3,208 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$253,600
±$18,848 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,139
±$114 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Springfield and what county is it in?
Springfield is a city in Robertson County, Tennessee. It covers 13.7 square miles of land, 1,376 residents per square mile in 2020.
Springfield is in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 14 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 20,090 people lived in Springfield on July 1, 2025, up 6.9% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 18,782 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 19,255 (±25).
| Measure | Springfield | Robertson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,255 ±25 | 75,539 | +2,163 |
| Households | 6,893 ±255 | 28,255 | +537 |
| Average household size | 2.69 ±0.10 | 2.65 | +0.15 |
| Housing units | 7,416 ±304 | 29,824 | +453 |
Springfield's population since 2000
From 14,329 in 2000 to 20,090 in 2025: up 40.2%. 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 34.5 years old; 27.1% are under 18 and 11.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 46.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.9%. 14.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Springfield | Robertson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 ±1.4 | 38.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.1% ±1.7 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.7% ±1.3 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Male | 51.3% ±1.7 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.9% ±2.4 pts | 10.0% | +9.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 46.5% ±3.1 pts | 78.7% | −12.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 21.0% ±2.3 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±1.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.9% ±2.7 pts | 5.6% | +4.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.7% ±3.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±1.3 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8% ±2.4 pts | 12.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 22.1% ±3.4 pts | 10.2% | +7.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.2% ±2.9 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.6% ±2.8 pts | 22.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7% ±1.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.2% ±3.7 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2% ±1.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 6,893 households earn less than $59,465 a year (±$3,208), against $83,047 in Robertson County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $57,716 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Springfield | Robertson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,465 ±$3,208 | $83,047 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,581 ±$4,456 | $101,822 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,306 ±$1,912 | $38,646 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.4% ±5.1 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 33.9% ±10.7 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.2% ±3.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% ±2.4 pts | 94.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.4% ±3.4 pts | 87.4% | – |
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 55.7% of Springfield's occupied homes and renters 44.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $253,600 by its owner (±$18,848). The median renter pays $1,139 a month including utilities, and 41.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Springfield | Robertson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $253,600 ±$18,848 | $335,000 | +$63,089 |
| Median gross rent | $1,139 ±$114 | $1,199 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.2% ±7.8 pts | 40.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,427 ±$100 | $1,656 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.7% ±5.0 pts | 77.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.3% ±5.0 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Housing units | 7,416 ±304 | 29,824 | +453 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.8% ±2.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.5% ±2.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.9% ±3.8 pts | 82.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% ±1.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.3% ±1.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.7% ±3.1 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.2% ±2.0 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.0% ±2.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
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 82 new housing units in Springfield in 2025 (76 in single-family houses), 4.1 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
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?
82.2% of Springfield's workers drive alone and 6.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Springfield | Robertson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.5% ±3.4 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% ±1.9 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.2% ±3.5 pts | 79.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2% ±2.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.0% ±2.4 pts | 12.2% | +4.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.7 min ±1.8 | 30.7 min | +5.3 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?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Springfield, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $52,091 (Tract 804.01) to $62,372 (Tract 804.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 804.02Robertson County | 5,272 | $62,372 |
| Tract 804.01Robertson County | 5,194 | $52,091 |
| Tract 803.02Robertson County | 3,407 | $55,909 |
| Tract 803.01Robertson County | 3,364 | $60,861 |
| Tract 805Robertson County | 4,795 | $72,066 |
| Tract 806.04Robertson County | 4,031 | $93,542 |
| Tract 806.03Robertson County | 5,187 | $103,311 |
| Tract 806.05Robertson County | 3,209 | $85,032 |
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 Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Springfield is the 1,937th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 33rd-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Springfield ranks 133rd of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 33rd | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 64th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 30th | 289 |
| Median household income | 133rd | 287 |
| Per capita income | 204th | 289 |
| Median home value | 104th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 73rd | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 59th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 171st | 276 |
| Median age | 246th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 227th | 289 |
| Work from home | 152nd | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 74th | 288 |
Springfield's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, 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?
8 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.