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Springfield metropolitan area, Missouri | |
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| Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area | |
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| Coordinates: 37°21′42″N 93°10′37″W / 37.3617°N 93.1769°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Principal city | Springfield |
| Other cities | Battlefield Nixa Ozark Republic Marshfield Bolivar Willard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,021 sq mi (7,820 km2) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 475,432 |
| • Rank | 117th in the U.S. |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (CDT) |
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1960 | 126,274 | — | |
| 1970 | 152,929 | 21.1% | |
| 1980 | 207,704 | 35.8% | |
| 1990 | 240,593 | 15.8% | |
| 2000 | 368,374 | 53.1% | |
| 2010 | 436,712 | 18.6% | |
| 2020 | 475,432 | 8.9% | |
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The Springfield, Missouri, metropolitan area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of five counties in southwestern Missouri, anchored by the city of Springfield, the state's third largest city.[1] Other primary population centers in the metro area include Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Bolivar, Marshfield and Willard. Currently, the city limits of Springfield reach the Nixa, and Ozark city limits at the Christian County line on US 160, and US 65 respectively, the city limits of Republic at James River Freeway on the southwest side of the city, and the Strafford city limits on Route 744 on the northeast side of the city.
As of the 2020 census, the MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) had a population of 475,432 and was the fastest growing metro area in the state of Missouri.[2] The area is home to several centers for higher education, including Missouri State University, Drury University and Southwest Baptist University. The Springfield region serves as the headquarters for various companies and organizations, including Bass Pro Shops, BKD, LLP, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Jack Henry & Associates, Andy's Frozen Custard and CoxHealth, and also serves as an important location for JPMorgan Chase,[3] Expedia and American Airlines.[4] As of 2019, the Springfield metro had a GDP of US$20.8 billion, the third largest in Missouri.[5]
- ^ "OMB Bulletin No. 18-04: Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses" (PDF). United States Office of Management and Budget. September 14, 2018. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
- ^ Riley, Claudette. "Springfield is fastest-growing metro area in Missouri — even outpacing Kansas City — according to a report". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
- ^ "Chase plans 300 more hires on 20th anniversary in Springfield". Springfield Business Journal. 8 January 2018. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
- ^ "$11M airport project to expand American operations". Springfield Business Journal. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
- ^ "Metropolitan Gross Domestic Product Data Series | Missouri Economic Research and Information Center". meric.mo.gov. Retrieved 2021-12-09.