This was 3 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 32,960.
84 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Springfield for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 3,763 | 16 |
Regular high school diploma | 3,872 | 16.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 482 | 2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,227 | 5.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,339 | 9.9 |
Associate's degree | 1,897 | 8.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 5,877 | 25 |
Master's degree | 3,062 | 13 |
Professional school degree | 639 | 2.7 |
Doctorate degree | 392 | 1.7 |