Springfield Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Springfield Township
Township
Lake Erie bluffs as seen from the David M. Roderick Wildlife Reserve
Location in Erie County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Erie
Area
• Total	37.66 sq mi (97.55 km2)
• Land	37.38 sq mi (96.82 km2)
• Water	0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2)
Highest elevation (on Albion Road)	890 ft (270 m)
Lowest elevation (Lake Erie)	572 ft (174 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,077
• Estimate  (2023)	3,015
• Density	88.92/sq mi (34.33/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)	814

Springfield Township is a special kind of local government area in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's like a small community or district. In 2020, about 3,077 people lived here.

Where is Springfield Township Located?

Springfield Township is found at the very western edge of Erie County. To its north, you'll find the big Lake Erie. To the east, it shares a border with Girard Township. On its south side is Conneaut Township. And to the west, it meets the city of Conneaut, Ohio.

The township covers a total area of about 97.5 square kilometers (about 37.6 square miles). Most of this area, about 96.8 square kilometers (37.3 square miles), is land. The rest, a small part of 0.7 square kilometers (0.28 square miles), is water.

A Look at Springfield's Past

The early days of Springfield Township were closely connected to a big construction project: the Erie Canal in New York. This canal, built in the early 1800s, helped goods and people move around. Springfield became a part of this busy trade route.

One interesting person who passed through Springfield was James Hutchinson Woodworth. He was a farmer and teacher from New York. He traveled west through Springfield on his way to Chicago, where he later became mayor.

A family named Holliday also played a big role in shaping the township. William Blakely Holliday bought land from Native Americans in 1806. Over time, he owned much of the eastern and northern parts of Springfield. Even today, the Holliday family still lives in North Springfield.

Who Lives in Springfield Township?

In 2000, there were 3,378 people living in Springfield Township. By 2020, this number had changed to 3,077. The most recent estimate for 2023 is about 3,015 people.

Most people living in the township are White (about 97.87%). There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people are from two or more races. A small percentage of the population is Hispanic or Latino.

Families and Households

In 2000, there were 1,253 households in Springfield. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households (34.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.9%) were married couples. About 10.6% were female-led households without a husband present.

The average household had about 2.7 people. For families, the average size was about 3.11 people.

Age Groups in Springfield

The people in Springfield Township are of different ages.

• About 26.7% were under 18 years old.
• About 7.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• About 29.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• About 24.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• About 12.1% were 65 years old or older.

The average age of people in the township was 37 years.

Income and Economy

In 2000, the average income for a household in Springfield Township was $39,872. For families, the average income was $42,352. The average income per person in the township was $17,389.

A small number of families (6.6%) and people (9.3%) lived below the poverty line. This included 9.9% of those under 18 and 11.1% of those 65 or older.

Famous People from Springfield Township

Springfield Township has been the birthplace of some notable individuals:

• Caleb C. Harris: He was a doctor and a politician in Wisconsin.
• Jean Graetz: She was an American civil rights activist, known for her work during the Civil Rights Movement.