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Springfield, WV
Census-designated place in Hampshire County, West Virginia.
Population
502
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
375
ZIP codes
0
Springfield and its ZIP codes
Springfield at a glance
- Springfield is about 5.1 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,014, 4% above the West Virginia median of $59,608.
Local data for Springfield, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Springfield, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,014
Poverty rate
5.0%
Homeownership
88.4%
Bachelor's or higher
44.9%
Median age
31.6
Average commute
39.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (241), German Americans (62), Italian Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hampshire County. PPP loans are for Springfield.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,780
4,248 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,814
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$174M
FY 2026, $7,549 per person
How people get to work
Springfield, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.2%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 39.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Springfield, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
726
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
112
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
38.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Springfield, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
21.4%
U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Springfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort AshbyCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.3 |
| Green SpringCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.2 |
| RomneyCity | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Oldtown, MDCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Spring Gap, MDCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Bier, MDCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Wiley FordCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| Rawlings, MDCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Bel Air, MDCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Danville, MDCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Cresaptown, MDCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| Potomac Park, MDCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Dawson, MDCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| CarpendaleTown | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Paw PawTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Bowling Green, MDCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Springfield, WV in?
- Springfield is in Hampshire County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Springfield, WV?
- About 502 people live in Springfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Springfield?
- Nearby places include Fort Ashby (5.5 mi), Green Spring (6.6 mi), Romney (7.5 mi), Oldtown, MD (8.2 mi), Spring Gap, MD (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023