Springfield, Michigan facts for kids
Springfield is a city located in Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. It's like a small island city completely surrounded by the larger city of Battle Creek. In 2020, about 5,292 people lived there.
- There are also two Springfield Townships in Michigan, which are different places.
Quick facts for kids
Springfield, Michigan
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Location of Springfield, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Calhoun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.70 sq mi (9.58 km2) |
| • Land | 3.66 sq mi (9.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,292 |
| • Density | 1,444.32/sq mi (557.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49037
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-75700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0638622 |
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Springfield's Location and Size
Springfield is a small city. It covers a total area of about 3.7 square miles (9.58 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Springfield?
The number of people living in Springfield has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 4,605 | — | |
| 1970 | 3,994 | −13.3% | |
| 1980 | 5,917 | 48.1% | |
| 1990 | 5,582 | −5.7% | |
| 2000 | 5,189 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 5,260 | 1.4% | |
| 2020 | 5,292 | 0.6% | |
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Springfield's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 5,260 people living in Springfield. These people lived in 2,156 different homes. About 1,213 of these were families.
The city had about 1,437 people per square mile. Most residents, about 76.6%, were White. About 9.6% were African American, and 7.5% were Asian. Other groups made up smaller parts of the population. About 4.1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes had children under 18 living there, about 32.4%. The average age of people in Springfield was 33.8 years old. About 25.2% of residents were under 18.
Fun Parks in Springfield
Springfield has several parks where people can relax and play.
Begg Park
Begg Park is the largest park in Springfield. It is about 20.7 acres big. This park is famous for its 18-hole disc golf course. It even hosted the Disc Golf World Championship in 2008!
Besides disc golf, Begg Park also has a farmers' market. There's a playground for kids and a picnic area. You can also find open spaces, shady trees, and paved walking trails. A small brook flows through the middle of the park.
Upton Park
Upton Park is a 6.2-acre park. It has a 1-acre pond where people can fish. Some people also race model boats on the pond.
The park offers a pavilion for picnics and playground equipment. There's also a basketball court. A walking trail goes all around the pond. Upton Park is in an older, well-known neighborhood. It used to be called John F. Kennedy Park.
B. Carol Hinton Park
This park was created in 2012. It was built with a special grant. B. Carol Hinton Park has a basketball court. It also has a play area for children. These areas are safely enclosed by a fence.
Rothchild Park
Rothchild Park is an open park that is about 12 acres in size. It has a pavilion with picnic tables. This park is also a great place for dog owners. It includes a special dog park area.
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