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Compare Springfield to Ferguson

This post compares Springfield, Missouri to Ferguson, Missouri across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Springfield (city) Ferguson (city)
Population 165,785 20,927
Income (median) $32,546 $35,825
Home Value (median) $111,600 $84,000
White 88% 26%
Black 4% 68%
Asian 2% 0%
With Kids 23% 36%
Age (median) 32 35
Rentals 55% 45%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Springfield or Ferguson?
A: Springfield has a much larger population count than Ferguson: 165785 compared with 20927 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Springfield or in Ferguson?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Springfield.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Springfield or Ferguson?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Springfield.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Springfield does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 55% for Springfield versus 45% for Ferguson.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Springfield may include: Cape-Girardeau, Joplin, and Columbia.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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