Springfield, South Carolina facts for kids
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Springfield, South Carolina
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Location of Springfield, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.74 sq mi (4.50 km2) |
| • Land | 1.74 sq mi (4.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 455 |
| • Density | 261.64/sq mi (101.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29146
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-68470 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1226837 |
Springfield is a small town located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 524 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 455.
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History of Springfield
The Springfield High School is an important building in the town. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. This means it is a special place recognized for its history.
Geography and Location
Springfield is located in a specific spot on the map. Its coordinates are 33.495818 degrees north and 81.279294 degrees west.
The town covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 221 | — | |
| 1900 | 344 | 55.7% | |
| 1910 | 488 | 41.9% | |
| 1920 | 798 | 63.5% | |
| 1930 | 943 | 18.2% | |
| 1940 | 786 | −16.6% | |
| 1950 | 782 | −0.5% | |
| 1960 | 787 | 0.6% | |
| 1970 | 724 | −8.0% | |
| 1980 | 604 | −16.6% | |
| 1990 | 523 | −13.4% | |
| 2000 | 504 | −3.6% | |
| 2010 | 524 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 455 | −13.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 504 people living in Springfield. These people lived in 228 different homes. About 152 of these homes were families.
The population density was about 322.8 people per square mile. This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space.
- About 20.2% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 23.2% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in Springfield was 45 years old.
Most people in Springfield were White (about 69.84%). About 29.37% were African American. A small number of people were Native American or Asian. Some people also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Springfield
Springfield has a public library. It is a part of the Orangeburg County Library system. Libraries are great places to read books and learn new things.
Fun Things to Do
Springfield has some unique events and places:
- The town has hosted the SC Governor's Frog Jump since 1969. This is a fun event where frogs "compete" in jumping!
- There is also a livestock auction. This is where farm animals are bought and sold.
- A flea market is also held in town. Here, people can buy and sell many different kinds of items.
See also
In Spanish: Springfield (Carolina del Sur) para niños
