Springfield, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Springfield, Maine
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 Springfield, Maine
Location in Maine
Springfield, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.53 sq mi (99.79 km2) |
| • Land | 38.48 sq mi (99.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 293 |
| • Density | 8/sq mi (2.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04487
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-73250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582741 |
Springfield is a small town located in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, a count of the people living there, called a census, showed that 293 people lived in Springfield.
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History of Springfield
Springfield has some interesting history. The Springfield Congregational Church was built in 1852. It is designed in a style called Gothic Revival. This means it looks like older churches from the Middle Ages. The church is so special that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect important buildings in the United States.
Geography and Climate
Springfield is located in the state of Maine. The United States Census Bureau collects information about places in the U.S. They found that Springfield covers about 38.53 square miles (99.79 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Springfield's Climate
Springfield has a type of weather known as a humid continental climate. This means the town experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm or hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can even be very cold. This climate type is often shown as "Dfb" on climate maps, according to the Köppen Climate Classification system.
Population Information
The number of people living in Springfield has changed over many years. Here's how the population has looked during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 546 | — | |
| 1850 | 583 | 6.8% | |
| 1860 | 854 | 46.5% | |
| 1870 | 879 | 2.9% | |
| 1880 | 878 | −0.1% | |
| 1890 | 677 | −22.9% | |
| 1900 | 532 | −21.4% | |
| 1910 | 459 | −13.7% | |
| 1920 | 497 | 8.3% | |
| 1930 | 451 | −9.3% | |
| 1940 | 442 | −2.0% | |
| 1950 | 414 | −6.3% | |
| 1960 | 426 | 2.9% | |
| 1970 | 336 | −21.1% | |
| 1980 | 443 | 31.8% | |
| 1990 | 406 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 379 | −6.7% | |
| 2010 | 409 | 7.9% | |
| 2020 | 293 | −28.4% | |
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2010 Census Details
In 2010, the census showed that 409 people lived in Springfield. There were 171 households, which means 171 homes where people lived. Out of these, 109 were families. The population density was about 10.6 people per square mile. This tells us how many people live in a certain area.
There were 281 housing units in total. Most of the people living in Springfield were White (96.6%). A small number were Native American (0.7%), or from two or more races (2.7%). About 1.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Looking at the households, 24.6% had children under 18 living there. More than half, 53.2%, were married couples living together. Some households had a female head with no husband (6.4%). A few had a male head with no wife (4.1%). About 36.3% were not families. Also, 29.2% of all households were made up of just one person. About 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.39 people, and the average family had 2.91 people.
The average age of people in Springfield in 2010 was 47.7 years old. About 20.3% of residents were under 18. About 6.8% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 18.3%. The largest group, 32.5%, was between 45 and 64. Finally, 22% of the people were 65 years old or older. When it came to gender, 53.1% of the population was male, and 46.9% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Springfield (Maine) para niños
