Springfield, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 382, Springfield's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Springfield is a small community located in Louisiana, within Livingston Parish. The total population is 382. It ranks as the 384th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Springfield is 41.5 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Springfield is $53,750. This is 12% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.1%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.5%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $153,400. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Springfield is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Springfield is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.6%. The Black or African American population (7.6%) is well below the state average of 30.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 7.2%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

26.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Springfield, Louisiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.