Springfield, Jackson County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Springfield, Wisconsin
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Town hall south of Taylor, Wisconsin
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Location of Springfield, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.5 sq mi (94.5 km2) |
| • Land | 36.5 sq mi (94.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 693 |
| • Density | 15.5/sq mi (6.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-75900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584193 |
Springfield is a small town located in Jackson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 693 people called Springfield home. The village of Taylor is also found within the town's borders.
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Geography of Springfield
Springfield covers an area of about 36.5 square miles (94.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very tiny part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water. This means there are very few lakes or large rivers within the town's boundaries.
Who Lives in Springfield?
Population Numbers
In 2000, a census (a count of all the people) showed that 567 people lived in Springfield. The town had about 15.5 people per square mile. This means it's not a very crowded place. By 2020, the population had grown to 693 people.
Community Life
The people living in Springfield come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White. There were also smaller groups of Native American, African American, and Asian people, along with those from two or more racial groups.
Many households in Springfield are families. In 2000, about 40% of households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about three people.
Age Groups
The population of Springfield includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 32.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 9% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 34 years. This shows a mix of younger families and older residents.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Springfield was around $40,179 per year. For families, the average income was about $39,000. A small number of families and individuals lived below the poverty line, which means they had lower incomes.
See also
In Spanish: Springfield (condado de Jackson, Wisconsin) para niños
