Springfield, Florida facts for kids
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Springfield, Florida
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| City of Springfield | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Bay |
| Incorporated | February 12, 1935 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Commission |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.30 sq mi (11.13 km2) |
| • Land | 4.18 sq mi (10.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,075 |
| • Density | 1,932.74/sq mi (746.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-68275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0291570 |
Springfield is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States, east of Panama City. It is part of the Panama City–Panama City Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. Springfield was incorporated on February 12, 1935. The population was 8,075 at the 2020 census, down from 8,903 at the 2010 census.
Unlike much of Bay County, Springfield has been mostly left out of the recent real estate boom, possibly due to the large and odoriferous chemical plant and paper mill on the city's waterfront.
Geography
Springfield is located at 30°9′56″N 85°36′38″W / 30.16556°N 85.61056°W (30.165451, –85.610525).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.6 square miles (11.8 km2), of which 4.3 square miles (11.2 km2) is land and 0.23 square miles (0.6 km2) (4.88%) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 1,188 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,084 | −8.8% | |
| 1960 | 4,628 | 326.9% | |
| 1970 | 5,949 | 28.5% | |
| 1980 | 7,220 | 21.4% | |
| 1990 | 8,715 | 20.7% | |
| 2000 | 8,810 | 1.1% | |
| 2010 | 8,903 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 8,075 | −9.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 5,612 | 4,457 | 63.03% | 55.20% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 2,074 | 1,872 | 23.30% | 23.18% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 59 | 26 | 0.66% | 0.32% |
| Asian (NH) | 332 | 312 | 3.73% | 3.86% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 7 | 10 | 0.08% | 0.12% |
| Some other race (NH) | 12 | 24 | 0.13% | 0.30% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 289 | 525 | 3.25% | 6.50% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 518 | 849 | 5.82% | 10.51% |
| Total | 8,903 | 8,075 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 8,075 people, 3,648 households, and 2,474 families residing in the city.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 8,903 people, 3,588 households, and 2,270 families residing in the city.
In 2010, the population density was 2,070.5 inhabitants per square mile (794.9/km2). There were 4,238 housing units at an average density of 985.6 per square mile (380.5/km2).
In 2010, there were 3,478 households, 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.8% were headed by married couples living together, 19.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 28.8% of households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% were someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.52, and the average family size was 3.07.
In 2010, the age distribution was 24.6% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% 65 or older. The median age was 34.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.
In 2010, the median household income was $36,693. The per capita income for the city was $18,001. About 15.3% of families and 21.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.7% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Springfield is home to Rutherford High School, Everitt Middle School, Springfield Elementary School, and Shaw Adult Learning Center. The city is part of the Bay District Schools district.
See also
In Spanish: Springfield (Florida) para niños
