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Springfield, TN
City in Robertson County, Tennessee.
Population
19,255
Land area
13.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,410
ZIP codes
0
Springfield and its ZIP codes
Springfield at a glance
- Springfield is about 8.2 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 33rd most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- Households here earn a median of $59,465 a year, 15% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $253,600 (12% below Tennessee) and median rent is $1,139 a month.
Local data for Springfield, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Springfield, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,465
Poverty rate
22.4%
Median home value
$253,600
Median rent
$1,139/mo
Homeownership
55.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,533), Irish Americans (1,113), German Americans (632).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Robertson County. PPP loans are for Springfield.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,417
23,188 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,128
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$472M
FY 2026, $6,486 per person
How people get to work
Springfield, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Springfield, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
575
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
52
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
53.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Springfield, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.7%
U.S. 11.1% +7.6 pts
Cities near Springfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreenbrierTown | 6.4 mi | 7.3 |
| CoopertownTown | 7.8 mi | 31.6 |
| Cedar HillCity | 8.4 mi | 0.6 |
| RidgetopCity | 8.6 mi | 3 |
| OrlindaCity | 11 mi | 6.6 |
| MillersvilleCity | 11 mi | 13.8 |
| Cross PlainsCity | 11 mi | 8.7 |
| White HouseCity | 12 mi | 11.8 |
| Adairville, KYCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Pleasant ViewCity | 12 mi | 12.5 |
| AdamsCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| GoodlettsvilleCity | 14 mi | 14.4 |
| Walnut GroveCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| Shackle IslandCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.5 |
| New DealCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| Allensville, KYCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Springfield, TN in?
- Springfield is in Robertson County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Springfield, TN?
- About 19,255 people live in Springfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Springfield?
- Nearby places include Greenbrier (6.4 mi), Coopertown (7.8 mi), Cedar Hill (8.4 mi), Ridgetop (8.6 mi), Orlinda (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023