Springfield (CDP), Vermont facts for kids
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Springfield, Vermont
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Location in Windsor County and the state of Vermont.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km2) |
| • Land | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,979 |
| • Density | 1,689/sq mi (652/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05156
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-69475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1459648 |
Springfield is a special area in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a specific part of the larger town of Springfield that the government counts separately for population.
In 2010, about 3,979 people lived in this CDP. The whole town of Springfield had a population of 9,373 people at that time.
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Understanding Springfield's Location
Springfield is located in the state of Vermont. It is part of Windsor County.
How Big is Springfield?
The total area of Springfield CDP is about 6.1 square kilometers (2.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 5.9 square kilometers (2.3 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.077 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Springfield?
Let's look at the people who call Springfield home. This information helps us understand the community better.
Population Details
In 2000, there were 3,938 people living in the Springfield CDP. These people lived in 1,778 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Many different types of families and individuals live here. About 28.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together.
Age Groups in Springfield
The people in Springfield come from all age groups.
- About 24.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 18.7% of the population was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Springfield was 40 years old.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Springfield CDP was about $28,566 per year. For families, the average income was higher, around $40,768 per year.
Some people in Springfield faced financial challenges. About 10.1% of all people, and 7.2% of families, lived below the poverty line. This included 7.0% of young people under 18 and 16.9% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Springfield (condado de Windsor) para niños
