Springfield, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 468, 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 South Carolina, within Orangeburg County. The total population is 468. It ranks as the 339th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Springfield is 31.2 years. This is 22% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 35.7% of the population under 18, Springfield has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Springfield is $47,763. This is 31% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $70,500. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $259,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Springfield is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Springfield is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 39.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (39.1% vs 24.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (19.2% vs 7.4%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Springfield, South Carolina 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 South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.