Springfield, Florida

For the neighborhood inJacksonville, Florida,seeSpringfield (Jacksonville).

Springfield, Florida
City
City of Springfield
Interactive map outlining Springfield
Coordinates:30°9′56″N85°36′38″W
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Bay
Incorporated	February 12, 1935
Government
• Type	Mayor-Commission
•Mayor	Ralph Hammond
•Commissioners	Phillip Dykes, Jack Griffis, Cindy Hamre, and Jackie Kennington
•City Clerk	Teresa Cox
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 (2020)
• 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
GNISfeature ID	0291570
Website	www.springfieldfl.net

Springfieldis a city inBay County,Florida,United States, east ofPanama City.It is part of thePanama City–Panama City Beach, FloridaMetropolitan Statistical Area.Springfield was incorporated on February 12, 1935.The population was 8,075 at the 2020 census, down from 8,903 at the 2010 census.

Unlike much of Bay County, Springfield has been mostly left out of the recent real estate boom, possibly due to the large and odoriferous chemical plant and paper mill on the city's waterfront.

Geography

Springfield is located at30°9′56″N85°36′38″W(30.165451, –85.610525).

According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the city has a total area of 4.6 square miles (11.8 km²), of which 4.3 square miles (11.2 km²) is land and 0.23 square miles (0.6 km²) (4.88%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 and 2020 census

Springfield racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)

Race	Pop 2010	Pop 2020	% 2010	% 2020
White(NH)	5,612	4,457	63.03%	55.20%
Black or African American(NH)	2,074	1,872	23.30%	23.18%
Native AmericanorAlaska Native(NH)	59	26	0.66%	0.32%
Asian(NH)	332	312	3.73%	3.86%
Pacific IslanderorNative 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

As of the2020 United States census,there were 8,075 people, 3,648 households, and 2,474 families residing in the city.

As of the2010 United States census,there were 8,903 people, 3,588 households, and 2,270 families residing in the city.

In 2010, the population density was 2,070.5 inhabitants per square mile (794.9/km²). There were 4,238 housing units at an average density of 985.6 per square mile (380.5/km²).

In 2010, there were 3,478 households, 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.8% were headed by married couples living together, 19.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 28.8% of households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% were someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.52, and the average family size was 3.07.

In 2010, the age distribution was 24.6% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% 65 or older. The median age was 34.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.

In 2010, the median household income was $36,693. The per capita income for the city was $18,001. About 15.3% of families and 21.5% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 29.7% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census

As of thecensusof2000,there are 8,810 people, 3,427 households, and 2,350 families residing in the city. Thepopulation densityis 859.0/km²(2,223.6/mi²). There are 3,946 housing units at an average density of 384.7/km²(996.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 67.43%White,23.34%African American,0.85%Native American,4.26%Asian,0.12%Pacific Islander,0.96% from other races, and 3.03% from two or more races. 2.55% of the population areHispanicorLatinoof any race.

In 2000, there are 3,427 households out of which 33.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% are married couples living together, 18.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% are non-families. 25.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.56 and the average family size is 3.05.

In 2000, in the city the population is spread out with 28.4% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.1 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city is $27,844, and the median income for a family is $34,665. Males have a median income of $25,417 versus $19,916 for females. The per capita income for the city is $12,689. 21.5% of the population and 15.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 29.7% are under the age of 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older.

Education

Springfield is home toRutherford High School,Everitt Middle School, Springfield Elementary School, and Shaw Adult Learning Center. The city is part of theBay District Schoolsdistrict.

External links

• City of Springfield, FL