Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Springfield spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 15.90 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the city are less than they would otherwise be.
In terms of college education, Springfield ranks among the least educated cities in the nation, as only 5.61% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Springfield in 2022 was $23,441, which is low income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $93,764 for a family of four. However, Springfield contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Springfield is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Springfield home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Springfield residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Springfield include German, Irish, English, Polish, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Springfield is English. Other important languages spoken here include Other Asian languages and Spanish.
