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Springfield city, IL

ZIP 62702 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 62702

62702 has a population of 31,251 with a median age of 39.5 yrs (48.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
73.7%+20% vs US avg
x
Black
17.6%+42% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.6%-89% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.1%-83% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.8%+4% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.8%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
17.4%+6% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.1%-9% vs US avg
x
High school
35.6%+36% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.2%+18% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.1%-40% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
36.0%-25% vs US avg
x
Never married
41.2%+22% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.0%+55% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.8%
x
Diversity Index
42/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
22.6%+97% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
55.0%+296% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.1%+27% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.0%+135% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
69.0%+1089% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 62702

Poverty Rate
22.6%+97% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
55.0%+296% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.0%+135% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.1%+27% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.9%-39% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
24.0%+105% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
69.0%+1089% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population31,251
Median age39.5
Poverty rate22.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White73.7%
Hispanic3.1%
Black17.6%
Asian0.6%
Foreign-born55.0%