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West Springfield Overview

23,372
TOTAL POPULATION
11,700
MALE POPULATION
11,672
FEMALE POPULATION
100.24
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.76
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$58,540
PER CAPITA INCOME
$167,204
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$154,497
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.34
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
12,876
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

West Springfield Area Codes

Race in West Springfield

The most populous races in West Springfield are White / Caucasian (13,121 | 56.1%), Hispanic or Latino (4,267 | 18.3%), and Asian (3,676 | 15.7%).
Race in West Springfield
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,67615.7%
Black / African American3,18413.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4,26718.3%
Native / Alaskan620.3%
White / Caucasian13,12156.1%
Two or more Races2,47410.6%
Some other Race8553.7%
Total23,372100.0%

Ancestry in West Springfield

The most populous ancestries reported in West Springfield are German (2,441 | 10.4%), English (2,032 | 8.7%), Irish (1,931 | 8.3%), South American (1,583 | 6.8%), and Italian (1,277 | 5.5%), together accounting for 39.6% of all West Springfield residents.
Ancestry in West Springfield
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan2901.2%
African1710.7%
Albanian700.3%
American1,0434.5%
Arab5672.4%
Argentinean1160.5%
Armenian330.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac60.0%
Austrian1060.4%
Belgian110.1%
Belizean160.1%
Bhutanese1290.5%
Bolivian4251.8%
British1770.8%
Bulgarian140.1%
Burmese9544.1%
Cambodian390.2%
Canadian480.2%
Central American9604.1%
Central American Indian3961.7%
Cherokee760.3%
Chilean370.2%
Chinese90.0%
Colombian5202.2%
Comanche130.1%
Costa Rican90.0%
Croatian290.1%
Cuban810.4%
Czech410.2%
Czechoslovakian110.1%
Danish390.2%
Dominican870.4%
Dutch3331.4%
Eastern European940.4%
Ecuadorian800.3%
Egyptian610.3%
English2,0328.7%
Ethiopian6682.9%
European4882.1%
Filipino50.0%
Finnish160.1%
French3571.5%
French Canadian930.4%
German2,44110.4%
Ghanaian40.0%
Greek1560.7%
Guamanian / Chamorro140.1%
Guatemalan180.1%
Haitian460.2%
Honduran770.3%
Hungarian850.4%
Icelander110.1%
Indian (Asian)2891.2%
Iraqi840.4%
Irish1,9318.3%
Italian1,2775.5%
Jamaican440.2%
Japanese450.2%
Kenyan1700.7%
Korean5952.5%
Latvian600.3%
Lebanese710.3%
Lithuanian850.4%
Macedonian90.0%
Malaysian50.0%
Mexican7003.0%
Mexican American Indian3791.6%
Mongolian70.0%
Moroccan1780.8%
Nicaraguan380.2%
Nigerian360.2%
Northern European1410.6%
Norwegian1790.8%
Pakistani910.4%
Palestinian80.0%
Panamanian1440.6%
Paraguayan300.1%
Pennsylvania German90.0%
Peruvian3311.4%
Polish7593.3%
Portuguese950.4%
Puerto Rican4321.8%
Romanian410.2%
Russian1840.8%
Salvadoran6742.9%
Scandinavian460.2%
Scotch-Irish1870.8%
Scottish3171.4%
Sioux140.1%
Slavic100.0%
Slovak1090.5%
Slovene130.1%
Somali1670.7%
South American1,5836.8%
South American Indian760.3%
Spaniard530.2%
Spanish410.2%
Sri Lankan7493.2%
Subsaharan African1,2245.2%
Swedish2230.9%
Swiss530.2%
Syrian890.4%
Thai2941.3%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian190.1%
Turkish1270.5%
Ukrainian1560.7%
Uruguayan70.0%
Venezuelan370.2%
Vietnamese1100.5%
Welsh1790.8%
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Immigrants in West Springfield

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in West Springfield came from Asia (2,707 | 11.6%), Latin America (1,878 | 8.0%), South America (1,159 | 5.0%), South Eastern Asia (891 | 3.8%), and South Central Asia (799 | 3.4%), together accounting for 31.8% of all West Springfield residents.
Immigrants in West Springfield
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1880.8%
Africa7513.2%
Albania530.2%
Argentina910.4%
Asia2,70711.6%
Australia60.0%
Austria800.3%
Bangladesh680.3%
Barbados120.1%
Bolivia1830.8%
Brazil610.3%
Bulgaria140.1%
Cambodia130.1%
Canada330.1%
Caribbean1330.6%
Central America5862.5%
Chile300.1%
China810.4%
Colombia2631.1%
Costa Rica90.0%
Cuba620.3%
Czechoslovakia170.1%
Denmark90.0%
Dominican Republic350.2%
Eastern Africa5522.4%
Eastern Asia7893.4%
Eastern Europe2681.1%
Ecuador290.1%
Egypt410.2%
El Salvador4081.8%
England180.1%
Eritrea170.1%
Ethiopia4321.8%
Europe5842.5%
Germany540.2%
Ghana190.1%
Greece420.2%
Guatemala180.1%
Haiti130.1%
Honduras320.1%
India2020.9%
Iran140.1%
Iraq410.2%
Italy80.0%
Jamaica110.1%
Japan560.2%
Kenya660.3%
Korea6202.6%
Kuwait40.0%
Latin America1,8788.0%
Lebanon150.1%
Malaysia70.0%
Mexico590.3%
Moldova110.1%
Morocco600.3%
Nepal160.1%
Netherlands100.0%
Nicaragua290.1%
North Macedonia90.0%
Northern Africa1450.6%
Northern Europe1060.4%
Oceania60.0%
Pakistan3111.3%
Panama310.1%
Peru3741.6%
Philippines2991.3%
Poland900.4%
Portugal90.0%
Romania220.1%
Russia120.1%
Saudi Arabia110.1%
Somalia370.2%
South America1,1595.0%
South Central Asia7993.4%
South Eastern Asia8913.8%
Southern Europe660.3%
Spain70.0%
Sudan420.2%
Sweden360.2%
Syria350.2%
Taiwan190.1%
Thailand590.3%
Turkey780.3%
Ukraine400.2%
Uruguay70.0%
Venezuela1100.5%
Vietnam5132.2%
Western Africa190.1%
Western Asia2281.0%
Western Europe1440.6%
Yemen250.1%
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Sex and Age in West Springfield

Sex and Age in West Springfield

The most populous age groups in West Springfield are 15 to 19 Years (1,181 | 10.1%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (1,133 | 9.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in West Springfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years702 (6.0%)563 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years795 (6.8%)671 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years889 (7.6%)858 (7.3%)
15 to 19 Years1,181 (10.1%)1,133 (9.7%)
20 to 24 Years508 (4.3%)427 (3.7%)
25 to 29 Years566 (4.8%)595 (5.1%)
30 to 34 Years648 (5.5%)833 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Years896 (7.7%)793 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years789 (6.7%)888 (7.6%)
45 to 49 Years720 (6.1%)910 (7.8%)
50 to 54 Years894 (7.6%)916 (7.9%)
55 to 59 Years652 (5.6%)568 (4.9%)
60 to 64 Years727 (6.2%)625 (5.3%)
65 to 69 Years548 (4.7%)731 (6.3%)
70 to 74 Years572 (4.9%)463 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years252 (2.1%)295 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years191 (1.6%)221 (1.9%)
85 Years and over170 (1.5%)182 (1.6%)
Total11,700 (100.0%)11,672 (100.0%)

Families and Households in West Springfield

Median Family Size in West Springfield

The median family size in West Springfield is 3.46 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,676 | 79.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.53 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (405 | 6.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.81 persons per family.
Median Family Size in West Springfield
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple4,676 (79.1%)3.53
Single Male/Father405 (6.9%)2.81
Single Female/Mother832 (14.1%)3.40
Total Families5,913 (100.0%)3.46

Median Household Size in West Springfield

The median household size in West Springfield is 3.00 persons per household, with married-couple households (4,676 | 60.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.58 persons per household. non-family households (1,863 | 24.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in West Springfield
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple4,676 (60.1%)3.58
Single Male/Father405 (5.2%)3.26
Single Female/Mother832 (10.7%)3.56
Non-family1,863 (24.0%)1.26
Total Households7,776 (100.0%)3.00

Household Size by Marriage Status in West Springfield

Out of a total of 7,776 households in West Springfield, 5,913 (76.0%) are family households, while 1,863 (24.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,171, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,540.
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Springfield
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,540 (19.8%)
2-Person Households2,171 (27.9%)217 (2.8%)
3-Person Households1,287 (16.6%)54 (0.7%)
4-Person Households1,434 (18.4%)52 (0.7%)
5-Person Households664 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households338 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households19 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,913 (76.0%)1,863 (24.0%)

Female Fertility in West Springfield

Fertility by Age in West Springfield

Average fertility rate in West Springfield is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 53.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in West Springfield
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years134 (46.4%)72.0
35 to 50 years155 (53.6%)55.0
Total289 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Springfield

87.2% of women with births (289) in West Springfield are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 18.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 6.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Springfield
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years126 (94.0%)8 (6.0%)
35 to 50 years126 (81.3%)29 (18.7%)
Total252 (87.2%)37 (12.8%)

Fertility by Education in West Springfield

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in West Springfield
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma12 (4.2%)21.0
College or Associate's Degree17 (5.9%)17.0
Bachelor's Degree52 (18.0%)33.0
Graduate Degree208 (72.0%)139.0
Total289 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Springfield

12.8% of women with births in West Springfield are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Springfield
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree35 (67.3%)17 (32.7%)
Graduate Degree200 (96.2%)8 (3.8%)
Total252 (87.2%)37 (12.8%)

Income in West Springfield

Income Overview in West Springfield

Per Capita Income in West Springfield is $58,540, while median incomes of families and households are $167,204 and $154,497 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income23,372$58,540
Median Family Income5,913$167,204
Mean Family Income5,913$187,464
Median Household Income7,776$154,497
Mean Household Income7,776$172,740
Income Deficit5,913$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)23,37219.99%
Wage / Income Gap ($)23,37280.01¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index23,3720.34

Earnings by Sex in West Springfield

Average Earnings in West Springfield are $69,138, $79,004 for men and $63,213 for women, a difference of 20.0%.
Earnings by Sex in West Springfield
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male7,007 (52.5%)$79,004
Female6,343 (47.5%)$63,213
Total13,350 (100.0%)$69,138

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Springfield

The most common earnings brackets in West Springfield are $100,000+ for men (2,701 | 38.6%) and $100,000+ for women (1,558 | 24.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Springfield
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less246 (3.5%)363 (5.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999268 (3.8%)167 (2.6%)
$5,000 to $7,499198 (2.8%)196 (3.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999222 (3.2%)149 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49960 (0.9%)146 (2.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99986 (1.2%)125 (2.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49971 (1.0%)63 (1.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99934 (0.5%)103 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499138 (2.0%)115 (1.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99962 (0.9%)182 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999201 (2.9%)224 (3.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999239 (3.4%)240 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999160 (2.3%)150 (2.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999211 (3.0%)124 (1.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999246 (3.5%)276 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999182 (2.6%)209 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999440 (6.3%)466 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,999352 (5.0%)473 (7.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999890 (12.7%)1,014 (16.0%)
$100,000+2,701 (38.6%)1,558 (24.6%)
Total7,007 (100.0%)6,343 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Springfield

Average earnings in West Springfield are $87,027 for men and $70,815 for women, a difference of 18.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $138,667, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $39,559. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $87,292, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,545.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Springfield
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$42,813$22,545
High School Diploma$39,559$36,136
College or Associate's Degree$62,989$45,882
Bachelor's Degree$91,985$80,494
Graduate Degree$138,667$87,292
Total$87,027$70,815

Family Income in West Springfield

Family Income Brackets in West Springfield

According to the West Springfield family income data, there are 2,087 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 35.3% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 18 families (0.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in West Springfield
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000180.3%
$10,000 to $14,999180.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991712.9%
$25,000 to $34,999350.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991011.7%
$50,000 to $74,9994918.3%
$75,000 to $99,9993906.6%
$100,000 to $149,9991,11818.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991,47825.0%
$200,000+2,08735.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Springfield

6-person families (294 | 5.0%) account for the highest median family income in West Springfield with $189,833 per family, while 2-person families (2,374 | 40.2%) have the highest median income of $80,794 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Springfield
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,374 (40.2%)$161,589
3-Person Families1,241 (21.0%)$162,750
4-Person Families1,322 (22.4%)$188,816
5-Person Families663 (11.2%)$139,871
6-Person Families294 (5.0%)$189,833
7+ Person Families19 (0.3%)$179,479
Total5,913 (100.0%)$167,204

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Springfield

The median family income in West Springfield is $167,204, with families comprising 2 earners (2,720) having the highest median family income of $190,733, while families with 1 earner (1,617) have the lowest median family income of $142,793, accounting for 46.0% and 27.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in West Springfield
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners555 (9.4%)$150,078
1 Earner1,617 (27.4%)$142,793
2 Earners2,720 (46.0%)$190,733
3+ Earners1,021 (17.3%)$182,875
Total5,913 (100.0%)$167,204

Household Income in West Springfield

Household Income Brackets in West Springfield

With 2,348 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in West Springfield, accounting for 30.2% of all households. In contrast, only 39 households (0.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in West Springfield
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000470.6%
$10,000 to $14,999390.5%
$15,000 to $24,9992723.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991241.6%
$35,000 to $49,9992022.6%
$50,000 to $74,9996928.9%
$75,000 to $99,99980110.3%
$100,000 to $149,9991,50119.3%
$150,000 to $199,9991,75722.6%
$200,000+2,34830.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in West Springfield

The median household income in West Springfield is $154,497, with the highest median household income of $167,396 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,462 households (31.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 69 households (0.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in West Springfield
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years69 (0.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years2,462 (31.7%)$167,396
45 to 64 Years3,267 (42.0%)$153,297
65+ Years1,978 (25.4%)$139,545
Total7,776 (100.0%)$154,497

Poverty in West Springfield

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Springfield

With 3.7% poverty level for males and 3.6% for females among the residents of West Springfield, 16 and 17 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 52 males (15.2%) and 54 females (10.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Springfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (0.4%)31 (5.5%)
5 Years2 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years86 (7.2%)20 (2.3%)
12 to 14 Years28 (7.0%)54 (10.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years52 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years37 (3.8%)33 (4.6%)
25 to 34 Years61 (5.0%)19 (1.3%)
35 to 44 Years20 (1.2%)25 (1.5%)
45 to 54 Years36 (2.2%)137 (7.5%)
55 to 64 Years52 (3.8%)44 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years21 (1.9%)6 (0.5%)
75 Years and over36 (5.9%)55 (7.9%)
Total434 (3.7%)424 (3.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Springfield

According to the poverty statistics in West Springfield, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Springfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years699 (99.6%)532 (94.5%)
5 Years58 (96.7%)106 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years1,110 (92.8%)856 (97.7%)
12 to 14 Years373 (93.0%)484 (90.0%)
15 Years377 (100.0%)508 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years290 (84.8%)340 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years933 (96.2%)679 (95.4%)
25 to 34 Years1,153 (95.0%)1,409 (98.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,665 (98.8%)1,656 (98.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,578 (97.8%)1,689 (92.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,327 (96.2%)1,149 (96.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,099 (98.1%)1,188 (99.5%)
75 Years and over577 (94.1%)643 (92.1%)
Total11,239 (96.3%)11,239 (96.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Springfield

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in West Springfield show that 2.5% or 115 of the total 4,676 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 4.1%, comprising of 82 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Springfield
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,256 (98.6%)33 (1.4%)
1 or 2 Children1,933 (95.9%)82 (4.1%)
3 or 4 Children367 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,561 (97.5%)115 (2.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Springfield

According to the poverty data in West Springfield, 2.5% or 10 single-father households and 6.2% or 52 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (3.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Springfield
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children10 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)29 (8.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total10 (2.5%)52 (6.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Springfield

The poverty data for West Springfield shows that 115 of the married-couple family households (2.5%) and 62 of the single-parent households (5.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 82 households (4.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Springfield
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children33 (1.4%)10 (1.5%)
1 or 2 Children82 (4.1%)29 (6.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total115 (2.5%)62 (5.0%)

Employment Characteristics in West Springfield

Employment by Class of Employer in West Springfield

Among the 12,282 employed individuals in West Springfield, private company employees (5,870 | 47.8%), federal government employees (2,592 | 21.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,346 | 11.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in West Springfield
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5,87047.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3162.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6305.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,34611.0%
Local Government Employees1,2069.8%
State Government Employees3042.5%
Federal Government Employees2,59221.1%
Unpaid Family Workers180.2%
Total12,282100.0%

Employment Status by Age in West Springfield

According to the labor force statistics for West Springfield, out of the total population over 16 years of age (18,009), 71.5% or 12,876 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 348 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 91.4% or 1,061 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.4% or 65 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in West Springfield
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years623 (43.6%)65 (10.4%)
20 to 24 Years635 (67.9%)48 (7.6%)
25 to 29 Years1,061 (91.4%)69 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years1,354 (91.4%)3 (0.2%)
35 to 44 Years3,073 (91.3%)31 (1.0%)
45 to 54 Years3,096 (90.0%)50 (1.6%)
55 to 59 Years1,074 (88.0%)37 (3.4%)
60 to 64 Years996 (73.7%)35 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years768 (33.2%)6 (0.8%)
75 Years and over201 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total12,876 (71.5%)348 (2.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Springfield

According to labor force statistics for West Springfield, 88.6% of individuals (10,650) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (12,020) are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 224 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.8% or 7,010 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.3% or 45 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Springfield
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School497 (77.9%)13 (2.0%)
High School Diploma1,196 (83.7%)31 (2.2%)
College / Associate Degree1,952 (87.4%)51 (2.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,010 (90.8%)154 (2.0%)
Total10,650 (88.6%)252 (2.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in West Springfield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Springfield are Community & Social Service (1,962 | 16.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,713 | 14.1%), Management (1,477 | 12.1%), Business & Financial (1,257 | 10.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (1,089 | 9.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in West Springfield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Springfield, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (74.0%), Architecture & Engineering (73.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (84.1%), Education, Arts & Media (78.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in West Springfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Management770 (52.1%)707 (47.9%)
Business & Financial503 (40.0%)754 (60.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,202 (70.2%)511 (29.8%)
Computers & Mathematics806 (74.0%)283 (26.0%)
Architecture & Engineering262 (73.0%)97 (27.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science134 (50.6%)131 (49.4%)
Community & Social Service 763 (38.9%)1,199 (61.1%)
Education, Arts & Media53 (21.3%)196 (78.7%)
Legal Services & Support299 (67.6%)143 (32.4%)
Education Instruction & Library286 (31.4%)624 (68.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment125 (34.6%)236 (65.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating150 (21.5%)547 (78.5%)
Health Technologists75 (15.9%)396 (84.1%)
Total (Category)3,388 (47.7%)3,718 (52.3%)
Total (Overall)6,337 (52.1%)5,819 (47.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in West Springfield are Cleaning & Maintenance (445 | 3.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (422 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (350 | 2.9%), Security & Protection (262 | 2.2%), and Healthcare Support (205 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in West Springfield

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in West Springfield, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (78.8%), Security & Protection (75.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (74.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (62.7%), Personal Care & Service (61.7%), and Healthcare Support (59.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in West Springfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support83 (40.5%)122 (59.5%)
Security & Protection199 (75.9%)63 (24.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention132 (74.6%)45 (25.4%)
Law Enforcement67 (78.8%)18 (21.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving195 (46.2%)227 (53.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance166 (37.3%)279 (62.7%)
Personal Care & Service134 (38.3%)216 (61.7%)
Total (Category)777 (46.1%)907 (53.9%)
Total (Overall)6,337 (52.1%)5,819 (47.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Springfield are Office & Administration (1,136 | 9.3%), and Sales & Related (923 | 7.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in West Springfield

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in West Springfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related549 (59.5%)374 (40.5%)
Office & Administration393 (34.6%)743 (65.4%)
Total (Category)942 (45.8%)1,117 (54.2%)
Total (Overall)6,337 (52.1%)5,819 (47.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Springfield are Construction & Extraction (323 | 2.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (250 | 2.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in West Springfield

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in West Springfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction319 (98.8%)4 (1.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair237 (94.8%)13 (5.2%)
Total (Category)556 (97.0%)17 (3.0%)
Total (Overall)6,337 (52.1%)5,819 (47.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Springfield are Transportation (330 | 2.7%), Material Moving (298 | 2.5%), and Production (106 | 0.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in West Springfield

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in West Springfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Production86 (81.1%)20 (18.9%)
Transportation301 (91.2%)29 (8.8%)
Material Moving287 (96.3%)11 (3.7%)
Total (Category)674 (91.8%)60 (8.2%)
Total (Overall)6,337 (52.1%)5,819 (47.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in West Springfield

Employment Industries in West Springfield

The major employment industries in West Springfield include Public Administration (2,034 | 16.7%), Professional & Scientific (1,874 | 15.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,274 | 10.5%), Educational Services (1,242 | 10.2%), and Retail Trade (1,018 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in West Springfield

Employment Industries by Sex in West Springfield

The West Springfield industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Construction (89.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (93.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (74.2%), and Educational Services (68.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Springfield
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction456 (89.1%)56 (10.9%)
Manufacturing251 (80.7%)60 (19.3%)
Wholesale Trade73 (75.3%)24 (24.7%)
Retail Trade634 (62.3%)384 (37.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing229 (82.4%)49 (17.6%)
Utilities27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information230 (74.4%)79 (25.6%)
Finance & Insurance325 (66.7%)162 (33.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing257 (58.7%)181 (41.3%)
Professional & Scientific1,059 (56.5%)815 (43.5%)
Enterprise Management2 (6.1%)31 (93.9%)
Administrative & Support312 (56.2%)243 (43.8%)
Educational Services393 (31.6%)849 (68.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance329 (25.8%)945 (74.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation117 (66.5%)59 (33.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services261 (43.0%)346 (57.0%)
Public Administration1,046 (51.4%)988 (48.6%)
Total6,337 (52.1%)5,819 (47.9%)

Education in West Springfield

School Enrollment in West Springfield

The most common levels of schooling among the 6,838 students in West Springfield are high school (1,973 | 28.8%), elementary school (1,406 | 20.6%), and middle school (1,203 | 17.6%).
School Enrollment in West Springfield
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3745.5%
Kindergarten2133.1%
Elementary School1,40620.6%
Middle School1,20317.6%
High School1,97328.8%
College / Undergraduate1,17017.1%
Graduate / Professional4997.3%
Total6,838100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Springfield

Out of a total of 6,838 students who are enrolled in schools in West Springfield, 889 (13.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,949 (87.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 266 (77.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,532 (99.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Springfield
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds76 (22.2%)266 (77.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,185 (84.0%)226 (16.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,637 (97.4%)44 (2.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,532 (99.6%)7 (0.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds452 (95.6%)21 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds475 (87.8%)66 (12.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds228 (68.5%)105 (31.5%)
35 Years and over361 (69.7%)157 (30.3%)
Total5,949 (87.0%)889 (13.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Springfield

Business (1,730 | 16.1%), social sciences (1,533 | 14.3%), engineering (1,108 | 10.3%), psychology (757 | 7.0%), and literature & languages (722 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 10,746 individuals in West Springfield who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Springfield
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5705.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5535.1%
Physical & Health Sciences4073.8%
Psychology7577.0%
Social Sciences1,53314.3%
Engineering1,10810.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies2462.3%
Science & Technology6546.1%
Business1,73016.1%
Education7126.6%
Literature & Languages7226.7%
Liberal Arts & History6706.2%
Visual & Performing Arts2972.8%
Communications4143.8%
Arts & Humanities3733.5%
Total10,746100.0%

Transportation & Commute in West Springfield

Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Springfield

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Springfield are males with 2 vehicles (3,180, accounting for 48.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,543, making up 55.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Springfield
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle91 (1.4%)93 (1.6%)
1 Vehicle894 (13.7%)1,257 (21.9%)
2 Vehicles3,180 (48.6%)2,543 (44.4%)
3 Vehicles1,437 (22.0%)1,127 (19.7%)
4 Vehicles689 (10.5%)540 (9.4%)
5 or more Vehicles256 (3.9%)173 (3.0%)
Total6,547 (100.0%)5,733 (100.0%)

Commute Time in West Springfield

The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Springfield are 30 to 34 minutes (1,957 commuters, 19.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (1,340 commuters, 13.1%), and 45 to 59 minutes (1,139 commuters, 11.1%).
Commute Time in West Springfield
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes250.2%
5 to 9 Minutes3373.3%
10 to 14 Minutes7197.0%
15 to 19 Minutes9209.0%
20 to 24 Minutes1,34013.1%
25 to 29 Minutes8428.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1,95719.1%
35 to 39 Minutes6256.1%
40 to 44 Minutes9929.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1,13911.1%
60 to 89 Minutes1,06710.4%
90 or more Minutes2622.6%

Commute Time by Sex in West Springfield

The most common commute times in West Springfield are 30 to 34 minutes (1,078 commuters, 19.6%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (879 commuters, 18.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in West Springfield
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)25 (0.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes178 (3.2%)159 (3.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes273 (5.0%)446 (9.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes534 (9.7%)386 (8.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes783 (14.3%)557 (11.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes477 (8.7%)365 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,078 (19.6%)879 (18.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes355 (6.5%)270 (5.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes563 (10.3%)429 (9.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes569 (10.4%)570 (12.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes618 (11.3%)449 (9.5%)
90 or more Minutes62 (1.1%)200 (4.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Springfield

The most frequent times of departure to work in West Springfield are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (809, 14.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (827, 17.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Springfield
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM139 (2.5%)90 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM170 (3.1%)40 (0.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM255 (4.6%)205 (4.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM809 (14.7%)300 (6.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM590 (10.7%)522 (11.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM609 (11.1%)827 (17.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM679 (12.4%)590 (12.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM573 (10.4%)781 (16.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM491 (8.9%)329 (7.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM313 (5.7%)321 (6.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM200 (3.6%)147 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM110 (2.0%)86 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM242 (4.4%)182 (3.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM310 (5.7%)315 (6.7%)
Total5,490 (100.0%)4,735 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in West Springfield

Occupancy by Ownership in West Springfield

Of the total 7,776 dwellings in West Springfield, owner-occupied units account for 6,276 (80.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,500 (19.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in West Springfield
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6,27680.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,50019.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units7,776100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in West Springfield

Occupancy by Household Size in West Springfield
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,54019.8%
2-Person Household2,38830.7%
3-Person Household1,34117.2%
4+ Person Household2,50732.2%
Total Housing Units7,776100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Springfield

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Springfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,295 (84.1%)245 (15.9%)
2-Person Household1,974 (82.7%)414 (17.3%)
3-Person Household1,071 (79.9%)270 (20.1%)
4+ Person Household1,936 (77.2%)571 (22.8%)
Total Housing Units6,276 (80.7%)1,500 (19.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Springfield

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Springfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School48 (26.5%)133 (73.5%)
High School Diploma423 (66.4%)214 (33.6%)
College/Associate Degree978 (72.7%)367 (27.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,827 (86.0%)786 (14.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Springfield

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Springfield
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years90011.6%
35 to 44 Years1,63121.0%
45 to 54 Years1,77422.8%
55 to 64 Years1,49319.2%
65 to 74 Years1,24416.0%
75 to 84 Years5086.5%
85 Years and Over2262.9%
Total7,776100.0%

Housing Finances in West Springfield

Median Income by Occupancy in West Springfield

Median Income by Occupancy in West Springfield
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied6,276 (80.7%)$163,266
Renter-Occupied1,500 (19.3%)$105,625
Average7,776 (100.0%)$154,497

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Springfield

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Springfield
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00038 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9997 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99938 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99972 (1.1%)19 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99969 (1.1%)111 (7.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999101 (1.6%)23 (1.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999126 (2.0%)73 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999471 (7.5%)224 (14.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999560 (8.9%)238 (15.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,131 (18.0%)367 (24.5%)
$150,000 or more3,663 (58.4%)445 (29.7%)
Total6,276 (100.0%)1,500 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Springfield

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Springfield
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30053 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49963 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799626 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $999485 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499746 (11.9%)110 (7.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999567 (9.0%)292 (19.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499809 (12.9%)351 (23.4%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,029 (16.4%)456 (30.4%)
$3,000 or more1,898 (30.2%)248 (16.5%)
Total6,276 (100.0%)1,500 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in West Springfield

Housing Structures in West Springfield

Housing Structures in West Springfield
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,54145.5%
Single Unit, Attached2,95138.0%
2 Unit Apartments380.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments720.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2413.1%
10 or more Apartments92411.9%
Mobile Home / Other90.1%
Total7,776100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Springfield

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Springfield
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,268 (92.3%)273 (7.7%)
Single Unit, Attached2,363 (80.1%)588 (19.9%)
2 Unit Apartments38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments48 (66.7%)24 (33.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments100 (41.5%)141 (58.5%)
10 or more Apartments450 (48.7%)474 (51.3%)
Mobile Home / Other9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,276 (80.7%)1,500 (19.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Springfield

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Springfield
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room22 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms85 (1.3%)164 (10.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms998 (15.9%)563 (37.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,997 (31.8%)525 (35.0%)
8 or more Rooms3,174 (50.6%)248 (16.5%)
Total6,276 (100.0%)1,500 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Springfield

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Springfield
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4,327 (69.0%)629 (41.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas27 (0.4%)16 (1.1%)
Electricity1,877 (29.9%)783 (52.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene35 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels10 (0.2%)18 (1.2%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)54 (3.6%)
Total6,276 (100.0%)1,500 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in West Springfield

Household Vehicle Usage in West Springfield
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle135 (2.1%)79 (5.3%)
1 Vehicle1,619 (25.8%)542 (36.1%)
2 Vehicles2,998 (47.8%)702 (46.8%)
3 or more Vehicles1,524 (24.3%)177 (11.8%)
Total6,276 (100.0%)1,500 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in West Springfield

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Springfield

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,6924,584
Median Property Value$579,900$597,700
Median Household Income$133,750$2,923
Monthly Housing Costs$868$1,898
Real Estate Taxes$5,851$25

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Springfield

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Springfield
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00010 (0.6%)34 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9999 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999213 (12.6%)337 (7.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999319 (18.9%)1,060 (23.1%)
$500,000 to $749,999923 (54.5%)2,203 (48.1%)
$750,000 to $999,999209 (12.3%)858 (18.7%)
$1,000,000 or more9 (0.5%)92 (2.0%)
Total1,692 (100.0%)4,584 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Springfield

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Springfield
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00021 (1.2%)51 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99986 (5.1%)24 (0.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99966 (3.9%)93 (2.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99970 (4.1%)35 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999161 (9.5%)56 (1.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999186 (11.0%)310 (6.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999362 (21.4%)374 (8.2%)
$150,000 or more740 (43.7%)769 (16.8%)
Total1,692 (100.0%)4,584 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Springfield

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Springfield
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x186 (11.0%)178,827 (3,901.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x370 (21.9%)686 (15.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x315 (18.6%)1,311 (28.6%)
4.0x or more813 (48.0%)998 (21.8%)
Total1,692 (100.0%)4,584 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Springfield

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Springfield
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80034 (2.0%)16 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,49932 (1.9%)36 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,4991,600 (94.6%)55 (1.2%)
Total1,692 (100.0%)4,584 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in West Springfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Springfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Springfield
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,420 (99.2%)11 (0.8%)
6 to 18 Years4,690 (93.4%)330 (6.6%)
19 to 25 Years1,423 (93.7%)96 (6.3%)
26 to 34 Years1,990 (85.2%)346 (14.8%)
35 to 44 Years3,113 (97.3%)85 (2.7%)
45 to 54 Years2,856 (87.0%)427 (13.0%)
55 to 64 Years2,486 (96.7%)86 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,224 (96.1%)90 (3.9%)
75 Years and older1,277 (97.4%)34 (2.6%)
Total21,479 (93.4%)1,505 (6.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Springfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Springfield
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,420 (99.2%)11 (0.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen4,690 (93.4%)330 (6.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,423 (93.7%)96 (6.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Springfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Springfield
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000606 (78.9%)162 (21.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999716 (92.5%)58 (7.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,406 (82.2%)304 (17.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,414 (73.5%)509 (26.5%)
$100,000 and over17,324 (97.4%)472 (2.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Springfield

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Springfield
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6213 (14.9%)1,251 (87.4%)
6 to 18 Years705 (14.0%)4,045 (80.6%)
19 to 25 Years108 (7.1%)1,346 (88.6%)
25 to 34 Years95 (4.1%)1,931 (82.7%)
35 to 44 Years218 (6.8%)2,991 (93.5%)
45 to 54 Years327 (10.0%)2,720 (82.9%)
55 to 64 Years127 (4.9%)2,429 (94.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,068 (89.4%)1,726 (74.6%)
75 Years and over1,267 (96.6%)1,103 (84.1%)
Total5,128 (22.3%)19,542 (85.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Springfield

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Springfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years380 (15.8%)58 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years154 (7.1%)76 (3.6%)
35 to 64 Years176 (4.0%)148 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years144 (12.9%)121 (10.1%)
75 Years and over305 (49.8%)260 (37.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in West Springfield

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in West Springfield: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2 (0.1%)16 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years24 (1.1%)1 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years81 (1.8%)58 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years59 (5.3%)18 (1.5%)
75 Years and over84 (13.7%)96 (13.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in West Springfield: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years47 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years23 (1.1%)10 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years29 (0.7%)30 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years22 (2.0%)15 (1.3%)
75 Years and over46 (7.5%)93 (13.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in West Springfield: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years331 (13.8%)58 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years116 (5.3%)41 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years91 (2.1%)86 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years54 (4.8%)27 (2.3%)
75 Years and over153 (25.0%)94 (13.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in West Springfield: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (0.4%)16 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)27 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years95 (2.2%)37 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years66 (5.9%)87 (7.3%)
75 Years and over255 (41.6%)211 (30.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in West Springfield: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years57 (2.4%)16 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years25 (1.1%)1 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years48 (1.1%)11 (0.2%)
65 to 74 Years55 (4.9%)18 (1.5%)
75 Years and over72 (11.7%)81 (11.6%)

Technology Access in West Springfield

Computing Device Access in West Springfield

Computing Device Access in West Springfield
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop7,27293.5%
Smartphone7,38395.0%
Tablet6,13578.9%
No Computing Device1521.9%
Total7,776100.0%

Internet Access in West Springfield

Internet Access in West Springfield
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home7,06090.8%
Cellular Data Only4666.0%
Satellite Internet2182.8%
No Internet1782.3%
Total7,776100.0%

West Springfield Summary

West Springfield, Virginia is a census-designated place located in Fairfax County, Virginia. It is a suburb of Washington, D.C. and is part of the Washington metropolitan area. The population of West Springfield was 22,460 as of the 2010 census.

History

West Springfield was first settled in the early 1700s by English settlers. The area was originally known as "Springfield" and was part of the original Fairfax County. In the late 1800s, the area was renamed "West Springfield" to distinguish it from the nearby town of Springfield.
The area was largely rural until the 1950s, when the population began to grow rapidly due to the expansion of the Washington metropolitan area. The area was officially designated as a census-designated place in 1980.

Geography

West Springfield is located in northern Fairfax County, Virginia. It is bordered to the north by the town of Vienna, to the east by the city of Fairfax, to the south by the town of Burke, and to the west by the town of Clifton.
The area is mostly suburban in nature, with a mix of residential and commercial development. The area is served by several major highways, including Interstate 66, Interstate 495, and the Fairfax County Parkway.

Economy

West Springfield is home to a variety of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and professional services. The area is also home to several large employers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of West Springfield was 22,460. The racial makeup of the area was 75.3% White, 11.2% Asian, 8.2% African American, and 4.3% Hispanic or Latino. The median household income was $107,837, and the median home value was $521,000.
West Springfield is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools system. The area is home to several public schools, including West Springfield High School, West Springfield Elementary School, and West Springfield Middle School.

Conclusion

West Springfield, Virginia is a census-designated place located in Fairfax County, Virginia. It is a suburb of Washington, D.C. and is part of the Washington metropolitan area. The area was largely rural until the 1950s, when the population began to grow rapidly due to the expansion of the Washington metropolitan area. The area is mostly suburban in nature, with a mix of residential and commercial development. As of the 2010 census, the population of West Springfield was 22,460. The area is home to several large employers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. West Springfield is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools system.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of West Springfield?
Total Population of West Springfield is 23,372.
What is the Total Male Population of West Springfield?
Total Male Population of West Springfield is 11,700.
What is the Total Female Population of West Springfield?
Total Female Population of West Springfield is 11,672.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Springfield?
There are 100.24 Males per 100 Females in West Springfield.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Springfield?
There are 99.76 Females per 100 Males in West Springfield.
What is the Median Population Age in West Springfield?
Median Population Age in West Springfield is 38.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Springfield
Average Family Size in West Springfield is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Springfield
Average Household Size in West Springfield is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in West Springfield?
Per Capita income in West Springfield is $58,540.
What is the Median Family Income in West Springfield?
Median Family Income in West Springfield is $167,204.
What is the Median Household income in West Springfield?
Median Household Income in West Springfield is $154,497.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Springfield?
Income or Wage Gap in West Springfield is 20.0%.
Women in West Springfield earn 80.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Springfield?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Springfield is 0.34.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Springfield?
There are 12,876 People in the Labor Forcein in West Springfield.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Springfield?
71.5% of People are in the Labor Force in West Springfield.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Springfield?
Unemployment Rate in West Springfield is 2.7%.