Poverty Rate in Springfield, Massachusetts
In Springfield, Massachusetts, an estimated 37,997 of 150,051 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Springfield, Massachusetts?
The poverty rate in Springfield, Massachusetts is 25.3%.
- How many people in Springfield, Massachusetts live in poverty?
In Springfield, Massachusetts, an estimated 37,997 of 150,051 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Springfield, Massachusetts compare to the average for Massachusetts?
The poverty rate in Springfield, Massachusetts is 143.27% higher than the Massachusetts average. In Springfield, Massachusetts, an estimated 25.3% of 150,051 people live in poverty. In Massachusetts, 10.4% of 6,763,338 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Springfield, Massachusetts compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Springfield, Massachusetts is 100.79% higher than the US average. In Springfield, Massachusetts, an estimated 25.3% of 150,051 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
45.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
45.1% of 37 thousand people
Under 5 years
43.8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
43.8% of 10 thousand people
5 to 17 years
45.6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
45.6% of 27 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
44.7% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
44.7% of 37 thousand people
18 to 64 years
24.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
24.7% of 90 thousand people
18 to 34 years
24.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
24.4% of 36 thousand people
35 to 64 years
24.9% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
24.9% of 54 thousand people
60 years and over
26.9% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
26.9% of 29 thousand people
65 years and over
25.6% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
25.6% of 22 thousand people
White
19.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
19.1% of 51 thousand people
Black or African American
26.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
26.7% of 29 thousand people
Some other race
53.6% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
53.6% of 20 thousand people
Two or more races
34.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
34.7% of 45 thousand people
Hispanic
42% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
42% of 73 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
15.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
15.4% of 43 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
26.3% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
26.3% of 98 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
48.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
48.6% of 21 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
25.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
25.1% of 36 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
17.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
17.8% of 23 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
12.5% of 18 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
14.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
14.5% of 66 thousand people
Employed
12.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
12.5% of 63 thousand people
Male
9.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
9.6% of 30 thousand people
Female
15.2% Poverty Rate for employed women in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
15.2% of 33 thousand people
Unemployed
53.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
53.1% of 3 thousand people
Male
31.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
31.3% of 2 thousand people
Female
100% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
100% of 1 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
25.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
25.6% of 117 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
2.3% of 40 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
29.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
29.1% of 28 thousand people
Did not work
42.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
42.6% of 49 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
41.1% Poverty Rate for single people in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
41.1% of 32 thousand people
Male
31.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
31.5% of 14 thousand people
Female
48.5% Poverty Rate for single women in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
48.5% of 18 thousand people
18 to 24 years
10.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
10.3% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
39.5% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
39.5% of 7 thousand people
35 to 44 years
48.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
48.8% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
39.5% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
39.5% of 4 thousand people
55 to 64 years
52.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
52.2% of 5 thousand people
65 to 74 years
40.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
40.9% of 7 thousand people
75 years and over
37.2% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
37.2% of 4 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
5.7% of 10 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
44.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
44.6% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
62.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
62.4% of 16 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
29.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
29.5%
Poverty Rate by City around Hampden County
- Agawam Town, Massachusetts 6.5% of 28,038 people.
- Blandford, Massachusetts 0.6% of 349 people.
- Chester, Massachusetts 8.6% of 795 people.
- Chicopee, Massachusetts 15.5% of 54,544 people.
- Easthampton Town, Massachusetts 9.3% of 16,066 people.