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Springfield, OR

Founded 1885Lane CountyElev. 138 m
Population
61,642
Median home
$323,800
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
21
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Springfield

Springfield is a city in Oregon with about 61,642 residents. Springfield was founded in 1885 and sits in Lane County. The median age is 37.2 and the median household income is $67,211. Homes carry a median value of $323,800, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (75.3%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
61,642
Median age
37.2
Median household income
$67,211
Per-capita income
$30,678
Poverty rate
15.5%
High-school grad or higher
89.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
Unemployment
5.4%
Avg. commute
19.9 min
Work from home
8.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White75.3%
Hispanic or Latino14.8%
Black0.7%
Asian1.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts29.2%
Service22%
Sales & office21.1%
Production, transportation & material moving18%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$323,800
Median gross rent
$1,201/mo
Owner-occupied
55%
Median year built
1976
Households
24,750
Avg. household size
2.46

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Springfield has 21 public schools — 12 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading40%
Math27%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Academy of Arts and AcademicsHighGrades 9–12
Gateways High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Springfield High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Thurston High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Willamette Leadership AcademyHighGrades 6–12charter
Agnes Stewart Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Briggs Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Hamlin Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Thurston Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Centennial Elementary SchoolElementary
Douglas Gardens Elementary SchoolElementary
Elizabeth Page Elementary SchoolElementary
Guy Lee Elementary SchoolElementary
Maple Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime15% below national
Springfield327
Oregon339
United States386
↑ 9% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime43% above national
Springfield2,796
Oregon2,662
United States1,952
↓ 11% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Springfield Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Springfield.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Lane County
EarthquakeRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Springfield is in Lane County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Springfield was founded in 1885 and sits in Lane County. Elevation ~138 m.

Population trend
63K52K61,64220002024
Map of Springfield
Springfield, OR
Where Springfield is
PortlandEugeneSalemGreshamHillsboroBendSpringfield
Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Springfield General HospitalCampbell, Robert E., HouseSouthern Pacific Railroad Passenger Station and Freight HouseOregon Power Company's Springfield SubstationSpringfield Motors Buick DealershipClearwater, Jacob, HouseSpringfield High School
Notable people from Springfield
Dave WolvertonKip KinkelMercedes RussellAdora SvitakDan StrailyTravis SmithJetty RaeAndrew MooreMark RussellHazen A. Brattain
People searches in Springfield
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Nearby cities
Eugene (7 mi)Lebanon (33 mi)Corvallis (39 mi)Albany (40 mi)Salem (60 mi)Roseburg (60 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Springfield, OR (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Springfield, Oregon.

Joseph Shannon Garcia, 47
Springfield · Lane County · 97477
AKA Joseph Shannon Rathsack, Joseph Shannon Rathsack-Garcia

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Springfield — frequently asked

What is the population of Springfield, Oregon?
Springfield has a population of about 61,642, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Springfield?
The median home value in Springfield is $323,800, and the median gross rent is $1,201/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Springfield safe? What is the crime rate?
Springfield Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 327 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Springfield face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lane County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including earthquake, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Springfield?
Springfield has 21 public schools (12 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Springfield?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Springfield. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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