Springfield, MO Profile
Springfield, MO, population 150,298, is located
in Missouri's Greene county,
about 143.2 miles from Overland Park and 143.3 miles from Independence.
Through the 90's Springfield's population has grown by about 8%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Springfield has declined by about 1%.
Springfield's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
Missouri's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Springfield tend to be higher than Missouri's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 92% |
| African American | 3% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 33.50 |
| Males | 31.60 |
| Females | 35.60 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 12.00% | | Under 20: | 12.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 17.00% | | 20 to 40: | 16.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 11.00% | | 40 to 60: | 12.00% |
| Over 60 | 7.00% | | Over 60: | 11.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 151,580 | N/A |
| 2001 | 151,660 | 0.05% |
| 2002 | 151,217 | -0.29% |
| 2003 | 151,014 | -0.13% |
| 2004 | 150,701 | -0.21% |
| 2005 | 150,298 | -0.27% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $29,563 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 648 |
| 2002 | 690 |
| 2003 | 684 |
| 2004 | 562 |
| 2005 | 587 |
| 2006 | 661 |
| 2007 | 698 |
| 2008 | 689 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
10 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
5 |
6 |
5 |
9 |
| Forcible Rape |
60 |
102 |
73 |
85 |
85 |
82 |
72 |
95 |
| Robbery |
262 |
222 |
171 |
184 |
203 |
252 |
294 |
289 |
| Aggravated Assault |
657 |
733 |
788 |
578 |
599 |
661 |
680 |
675 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 8,623 |
| 2002 | 7,161 |
| 2003 | 8,133 |
| 2004 | 8,052 |
| 2005 | 8,376 |
| 2006 | 8,693 |
| 2007 | 9,512 |
| 2008 | 9,357 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
2,182 |
1,882 |
1,833 |
1,857 |
1,759 |
1972 |
2140 |
2128 |
| Larceny, Theft |
10,066 |
8,352 |
9,754 |
9,590 |
10,060 |
10358 |
11231 |
11357 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
904 |
771 |
764 |
808 |
904 |
831 |
944 |
1029 |
| Arson |
93 |
84 |
74 |
71 |
60 |
72 |
64
|
93 |
Location
| Elevation | 1,300 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 68 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.6 Square Miles |
