Springfield, IL Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Springfield was 113,273, a 0.41% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Springfield's population was 113,742, a decline of 0.46% compared to a population of 114,264 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Springfield, IL population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Springfield increased by 708. In this period, the peak population was 117,943 in the year 2012. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 112,565 - -
2001 112,740 175 0.16%
2002 112,828 88 0.08%
2003 112,922 94 0.08%
2004 113,179 257 0.23%
2005 113,220 41 0.04%
2006 113,422 202 0.18%
2007 113,495 73 0.06%
2008 113,855 360 0.32%
2009 114,426 571 0.5%
2010 117,139 2,713 2.37%
2011 117,794 655 0.56%
2012 117,943 149 0.13%
2013 117,660 -283 -0.24%
2014 117,526 -134 -0.11%
2015 117,262 -264 -0.22%
2016 116,565 -697 -0.59%
2017 115,821 -744 -0.64%
2018 114,931 -890 -0.77%
2019 114,347 -584 -0.51%
2020 114,264 -83 -0.07%
2021 113,742 -522 -0.46%
2022 113,273 -469 -0.41%
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Springfield, IL population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Springfield's population increased by 4,574 (4.06%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Springfield's population decreased by 2,875 (2.45%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Springfield's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Springfield's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 113,273. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Springfield's population peaked in year 2012 at 117,943.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Springfield's population was lowest in year 2000 at 112,565.

Springfield, IL annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Springfield grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 10 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Springfield had an average annual population growth rate of 0.03% per year. Overall the population grew 0.63% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Springfield's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Springfield's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.03% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 991. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Springfield's population grew the most with an increase of 2,713 (2.37%).

While from 2017 and 2018, Springfield's population declined the most with a negative growth of 890 (-0.77%).

Things to know

Is Springfield, IL population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Springfield's population decreased by 991 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 522 (0.46%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 469 (0.41%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Springfield, IL changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Springfield decreased by 4,387 (3.73%). The population was highest at 117,660 in the year 2013 and lowest at 113,273 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.40%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Springfield, IL Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
ACS
Free
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2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Springfield population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Springfield across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Springfield was 113,273, a 0.41% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Springfield population was 113,742, a decline of 0.46% compared to a population of 114,264 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Springfield increased by 708. In this period, the peak population was 117,943 in the year 2012. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Springfield population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Springfield is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Springfield population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

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