Springfield, MA is a vibrant city in the heart of Massachusetts with a population of 155,770 and a population density of 4,790 people per square mile. It is known for its lively downtown area full of locally owned businesses, eateries, and music venues. For those who love getting outdoors, there are plenty of year-round activities such as hiking the Mount Tom State Reservation for stunning views of the Connecticut River Valley or exploring the trails at Forest Park. There are also numerous local organizations that work in various fields to benefit the community such as Reading Success Lab and Community Music School of Springfield. Sports fans can cheer on local teams The Springfield Thunderbirds hockey team or The Western Mass Pioneers soccer team at their respective arenas.
The population in Springfield is 155,770. There are 4,888 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Springfield is 33.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Springfield is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Springfield
- 34.7% are married
- 11.3% are divorced
- 20.2% are married with children
- 36.8% have children, but are single
Race in Springfield
- 32.6% are White
- 18.9% are Black
- 2.1% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 43.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander