North Springfield, Virginia facts for kids
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North Springfield, Virginia
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Houses in North Springfield, October, 2016
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Location of North Springfield in Fairfax County, Virginia
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 North Springfield, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
North Springfield, Virginia
Location in Virginia
North Springfield, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.55 sq mi (4.02 km2) |
| • Land | 1.54 sq mi (3.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,430 |
| • Density | 4,719/sq mi (1,821.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
22151
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| Area code(s) | 703, 571 |
| FIPS code | 51-57560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1493357 |
North Springfield is a community in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 7,430 people lived here.
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North Springfield's Location and Surroundings
North Springfield is in the southern part of Fairfax County. It has clear boundaries that help define it. To the south, you'll find the Capital Beltway and the Norfolk Southern Railway. The Capital Beltway is a big highway that circles around Washington, D.C..
To the west, it's bordered by Flag Run and more of the Capital Beltway. Braddock Road forms its northern edge. On the eastern side, you'll find Backlick Run and Backlick Road.
Nearby Communities
North Springfield is surrounded by several other communities. To the east and south is Springfield. To the west, you'll find Kings Park and Ravensworth. Wakefield is to the northwest, and Annandale is to the north.
You can easily get onto the Capital Beltway (also known as Interstate 495) from Exit 54, which is at the northwest corner of North Springfield. If you want to visit downtown Washington, D.C., it's about 14 miles (22.5 kilometers) northeast of North Springfield.
Land and Water Area
North Springfield covers a total area of about 4.0 square kilometers (1.5 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.03 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in North Springfield?
Let's look at the people who call North Springfield home. In the year 2000, there were 9,173 people living here. These people lived in 3,251 households, and 2,470 of those were families.
Population Details
The community was quite diverse. About 72% of the people were White. Around 16% were Asian, and about 3.6% were African American. There were also smaller numbers of Native American and Pacific Islander residents. About 10.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households, about 34.8%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 64.9%, were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.8 people, and the average family had about 3.2 people.
Age Groups
The population in North Springfield included people of all ages. About 24% were under 18 years old. Around 33% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 13% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in North Springfield was 38 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the typical household in North Springfield earned about $73,062 per year. For families, the average income was around $80,212. A very small number of families, less than 1%, and about 2.5% of the total population lived below the poverty line.
Schools in North Springfield
Public schools in the North Springfield area are managed by Fairfax County Public Schools.
North Springfield Elementary School is located right within the North Springfield community. Even though it's in North Springfield, its mailing address is Springfield.
Ravensworth Elementary School also has a Springfield mailing address. In the past, during the 1990 and 2000 U.S. Censuses, it was considered part of the North Springfield CDP. However, by the 2010 U.S. Census, it was defined as being in the Ravensworth CDP.
See also
In Spanish: North Springfield (Virginia) para niños
