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Springfield, TN

Founded 1798Robertson CountyElev. 203 m
Population
18,985
Median home
$235,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
8

Overview

About Springfield

Springfield is a city in Tennessee with about 18,985 residents. Springfield was founded in 1798 and sits in Robertson County. The median age is 34.9 and the median household income is $58,741. Homes carry a median value of $235,200, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (48.6%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
18,985
Median age
34.9
Median household income
$58,741
Per-capita income
$28,182
Poverty rate
20.8%
High-school grad or higher
83.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
Unemployment
4.9%
Avg. commute
27.8 min
Work from home
5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White48.6%
Hispanic or Latino24.9%
Black20.4%
Asian0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts26.6%
Production, transportation & material moving23.9%
Service17%
Sales & office16.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance16.2%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$235,200
Median gross rent
$1,107/mo
Owner-occupied
56.4%
Median year built
1985
Households
6,920
Avg. household size
2.63

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Springfield has 12 public schools — 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading11%
Math25%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Robertson County Adult High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Springfield High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Coopertown Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Innovation Academy of Robertson CountyMiddleGrades 6–10
Cheatham Park ElementaryElementaryGrades 3–5
Coopertown ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Crestview Elementary SchoolElementary
Krisle ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Westside ElementaryElementary
Robertson Co. Virtual SchoolOtherGrades 3–12
Robertson County Phoenix AcademyOtherGrades 4–12
Bransford ElementaryGrades -1–-1

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime23% above national
Springfield473
Tennessee646
United States386
↓ 30% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime36% below national
Springfield1,256
Tennessee2,403
United States1,952
↓ 45% 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 Low
Top hazards · Robertson County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low

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

Context

Neighborhood info

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

Springfield was founded in 1798 and sits in Robertson County. Elevation ~203 m.

Map of Springfield
Springfield, TN
Where Springfield is
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Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Robertson County CourthousePitt, Arthur, House and DistilleryMansfield Cheatham HouseBeeches, TheWalton, Dr. Martin, HouseRussell HouseGlenn, Mollie and Neel, HouseMcMurry, William M., House
Notable people from Springfield
Tracy SmothersDaniel E. GarrettRichard CheathamJohn L. HeadPaul HendersonAlbert HadleyEdward Saunders CheathamDavid AlexanderRichard Boone Cheatham
People searches in Springfield
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Nearby cities
White House (11 mi)Goodlettsville (15 mi)Hendersonville (20 mi)Nashville-Davidson (23 mi)Gallatin (24 mi)Clarksville (27 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Springfield, TN (8)

Public sex-offender registry records for Springfield, Tennessee.

Mark Daniel Taylor, 45
Springfield · Robertson County · 37172
AKA Mark D Taylor, Mark Danneil Taylor
Nashron Jomel Wade, 35
Springfield · Robertson County · 37172
AKA Christopher Michael Thompson, Nashron J Wade
William Edward Johnson, 58
Springfield · Robertson County · 37172
AKA Bear Edward Bear
David Paul King, 53
Springfield · Robertson County · 37172
AKA David P King, David P King
David Lee Brown, 41
Springfield · Robertson County · 37172
Michael Wayne Taylor, 60
Springfield · Robertson County · 37172
AKA Mike Wayne Taylor
Robert White, 35
Springfield · 37172
AKA Robert White
James Claud Lee, 77
Springfield · Robertson County · 37172

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, Tennessee?
Springfield has a population of about 18,985, 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 $235,200, and the median gross rent is $1,107/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Springfield safe? What is the crime rate?
Springfield Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 473 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Springfield face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Robertson County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Springfield?
Springfield has 12 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Springfield?
Public registry data lists 8 registered sex offenders in or near Springfield. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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