Springfield population nearing 400,000 people
May 13, 2005
Consistent growth across all 5 counties in Springfield’s metropolitan statistical area (MSA), has driven the 2004 population estimate to 390,986, according to data recently released by the U.S. Bureau of the Census. The increase from 384,654 in 2003 represents a 1.6% rate of growth.
Christian County maintained its status as the fastest growing county in Missouri and ranked 63rd nationally in growth since 2000, with an increase of 2,709 people in the last year.
In just over 10 years, Springfield’s metro area has changed from under 250,000 people to the current level and will top 400,000 in mid-2006. The addition of Webster (in 1992) and Polk and Dallas counties (in 2002) to the MSA and a population growth of over 2% annually are the main reasons for the increases.
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Springfield MSA Population |
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Year |
Population |
Annual Growth |
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2000 |
369,621 |
1.6% |
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2001 |
374,621 |
1.4% |
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2002 |
378,727 |
1.1% |
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2003 |
384,654 |
1.6% |
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2004 |
390,986 |
1.6% |
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