Springfield, MO population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Springfield increased by 17,601. In this period, the peak population was 170,188 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 152,587 | - | - |
| 2001 | 152,946 | 359 | 0.24% |
| 2002 | 152,817 | -129 | -0.08% |
| 2003 | 153,103 | 286 | 0.19% |
| 2004 | 153,249 | 146 | 0.10% |
| 2005 | 153,346 | 97 | 0.06% |
| 2006 | 154,465 | 1,119 | 0.73% |
| 2007 | 155,507 | 1,042 | 0.67% |
| 2008 | 156,842 | 1,335 | 0.86% |
| 2009 | 158,067 | 1,225 | 0.78% |
| 2010 | 159,374 | 1,307 | 0.83% |
| 2011 | 160,276 | 902 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 161,968 | 1,692 | 1.06% |
| 2013 | 163,788 | 1,820 | 1.12% |
| 2014 | 164,852 | 1,064 | 0.65% |
| 2015 | 166,265 | 1,413 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 166,715 | 450 | 0.27% |
| 2017 | 167,303 | 588 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 167,760 | 457 | 0.27% |
| 2019 | 168,118 | 358 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 169,177 | 1,059 | 0.63% |
| 2021 | 169,253 | 76 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 170,028 | 775 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 170,188 | 160 | 0.09% |
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Springfield, MO population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Springfield's population increased by 6,787 (4.45%), 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 increased by 9,803 (6.15%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Springfield's population increased by 1,011 (0.60%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Springfield's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 170,188.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Springfield's population peaked in year 2023 at 170,188.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Springfield's population was lowest in year 2000 at 152,587.
Springfield, MO annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Springfield grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Springfield had an average annual population growth rate of 0.50% per year. Overall the population grew 11.54% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Springfield annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.50% per year.
From 2012 to 2013 Springfield population grew the most, with an increase of 1,820 people (a 1.12% year-on-year increase)..
From 2001 to 2002 Springfield population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 129 people (a 0.08% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Springfield, MO population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Springfield's population increased by 935 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 775 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 160 (0.09%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Springfield, MO changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Springfield increased by 6,400 (3.91%). The population was highest at 170,188 in the year 2023 and lowest at 164,852 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.38%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)