Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO

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2021 Population

128,739

2.12% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.5

0.504% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.85%

1.83% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$58,018

4.98% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$173,300

3.15% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

62,181

3.76% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO had a population of 129k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $58,018. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO grew from 126,069 to 128,739, a 2.12% increase and its median household income grew from $55,265 to $58,018, a 4.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.24%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.34%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.3%), and White (Hispanic) (2.13%).

5.28% of the households in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Greene County--Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO are Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri (441 degrees awarded in 2021), Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield (163 degrees), and Bryan University (369516) (115 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO was $173,300, and the homeownership rate was 61.3%.

Most people in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO borders Christian, Greene (Outside Springfield City) & Webster Counties PUMA, MO and Springfield City (North) PUMA, MO.

United States Missouri

Population & Diversity

Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO is home to a population of 129k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.35% of Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (4.32k people).

In 2021, there were 27.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (113k people) in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.17k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.02k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO are Spanish (2,913 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (531 households), and Vietnamese (501 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,719

Women

52.6%

61,048

Men

47.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 128,767 inhabitants, with 47.4% men, and 52.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
113k ± 2.41k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.17k ± 648
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.02k ± 556

4.01%

Hispanic Population

5.16k people

4.01% of the people in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO are hispanic (5.16k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
586 ± 593 people
Mexico
313 ± 434 people
India
302 ± 426 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO was China, the natal country of 586 Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO residents, followed by Mexico with 313 and India with 302.

Foreign-Born Population

3.35%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.32k people

3.31%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.17k people

As of 2021, 3.35% of Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO residents (4.32k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO was 3.31%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,913 households (2.4%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
531 households (0.437%)
Vietnamese
501 households (0.412%)

5.28% of the households in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO was Spanish. 2.4% of the households in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,716 ± 343
Gulf War (2001-)
1,226 ± 279
Gulf War (1990s)
841 ± 193

Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.22 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO employs 62.2k people. The largest industries in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,765 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,141 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,537 people), and the highest paying industries are Employment services ($203,018), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($183,409), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($134,691).

Males in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,811. The income inequality in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,319

Women

50.6%

29,610

Men

49.4%

The workforce of Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO in 2020 was 59,929 people, with 50.6% woman, and 49.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO.

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Occupations

62.2k

2021 Value

3.76%

1 Year growth

± 3.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 3.76%, from 59.9k employees to 62.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO, are Customer service representatives (2,083 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,839 people), and Retail salespersons (1,750 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62.2k

2021 Value

3.76%

1 Year growth

± 3.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 3.76%, from 59.9k employees to 62.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,765 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,141 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,537 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,730

Median earning men ± $1,522

$31,700

Median earning women ± $1,406

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($77,989), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,844), and Information ($60,651).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($49,375), Public Administration ($43,350), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($40,320).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO awarded 758 degrees. The student population of Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 277 male students and 592 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO are White (624 and 82.8%), followed by Black or African American (46 and 6.1%), Hispanic or Latino (32 and 4.24%), and Two or More Races (21 and 2.79%).

The largest universities in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri (441 and 58.2%), Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield (163 and 21.5%), and Bryan University (369516) (115 and 15.2%).

The most popular majors in Greene County--Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (118 and 15.6%), Welding Technology (112 and 14.8%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (109 and 14.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2015 in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 869 (31.9% men and 68.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 869 students enrolled in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO, 31.9% men and 68.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 695 records, of which 68.8% were women and 31.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
73 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
112 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
83 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Greene County--Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO was General Cosmetology with 73 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Greene County--Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri
441 degrees awarded
Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield
163 degrees awarded
Bryan University (369516)
115 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri with 441 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 309 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO, which is 0.688 times less than the 449 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 624 degrees mean that there were 13.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 46 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($14,494) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,288) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,546) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.306% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.307% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO in 2021 were Some college (26.2k), High School or Equivalent (25.9k), and Bachelors Degree (22.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO was $173,300 in 2021, which is 0.708 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $168,000 to $173,300, a 3.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO is 61.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO is $58,018. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $106,593, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $103,348 and $103,124.

Housing

Property

$173,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,386

$35,615

Median Property Taxes

±$1,566

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.3%

Homeownership

2021

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 61.3% of the housing units in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $106,593, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $103,348 and $103,124.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,018

Median Household Income

± $1,951

58.1k

Number of Households

± 1,940

In 2021, the median household income of the 58.1k households in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO grew to $58,018 from the previous year's value of $55,265.

The following chart displays the households in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.454

2021 Wage GINI in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO

0.459

2020 Wage GINI in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO

In 2021, the income inequality in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.96% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.1%)
Carpooled (8.57%)
Worked At Home (8.23%)

In 2021, 81.1% of workers in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.57%) and those who worked at home (8.23%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.958% of the workforce in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.85% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO (12.5k out of 127k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.9% of the population of Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 53.4% on employee plans, 8.54% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.48% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1422 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1650 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 457 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1,422 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Missouri in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 22.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.05%

Uninsured

53.4%

Employer Coverage

8.54%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.48%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO grew by 1.61% from 8.91% to 9.05%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Springfield City (South) PUMA, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.