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Springfield, Florida
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 Springfield, Florida
Location in Florida
Springfield, Florida
Location in the United States
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| 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
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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 located in Bay County, Florida, United States. It is found just east of Panama City. Springfield is part of the larger Panama City Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city officially became a city on February 12, 1935. In 2020, about 8,075 people lived there. This was a decrease from 8,903 people in 2010.
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Geography of Springfield
Springfield is located at coordinates 30°9′56″N 85°36′38″W / 30.16556°N 85.61056°W. This means it is at 30.165451 degrees north latitude and -85.610525 degrees west longitude.
The United States Census Bureau states that the city covers a total area of about 11.8 square kilometers (4.6 square miles). Most of this area, 11.2 square kilometers (4.3 square miles), is land. The remaining 0.6 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), or 4.88%, is water.
Population and People
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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% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
The population of Springfield has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1940, there were 1,188 people. The population grew steadily until 2010, when it reached its highest point of 8,903 people. By 2020, the population had decreased to 8,075.
Who Lives in Springfield?
| 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 |
The table above shows the different groups of people living in Springfield. In 2020, there were 8,075 people living in the city. These people made up 3,648 households and 2,474 families.
Education in Springfield
Springfield has been home to several schools over the years. These include Rutherford High School, Everitt Middle School, and Springfield Elementary School. The Shaw Adult Learning Center was also located here.
After Hurricane Michael, Springfield Elementary School had to close down. Its building is now used as The Bay District School's Safety & Security Operations Center. Everitt Middle School's old building is being taken down. Its students now share a building with Rutherford High School because of damage from the hurricane. The Shaw Adult Learning Center closed in 2004. All these schools are part of the Bay District Schools district.
