Editing Springfield, Florida

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{{About-distinguish|the city in [[Bay County, Florida]]|Springfield, Illinois|Springfield, Massachusetts|Springfield, Missouri}}
{{For|the neighborhood in [[Jacksonville, Florida]]|Springfield, Jacksonville, Florida}}
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|name                     = Springfield, Florida
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|leader_name              = Ralph Hammond
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|leader_name1             = Phillip Dykes, <br>Jack Griffis,<br>Cindy Hamre, and<br>Jackie Kennington
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'''Springfield''' is a city in [[Bay County, Florida]], United States, east of [[Panama City, Florida|Panama City]]. It is part of the [[Panama City, Florida|Panama City]]&ndash;[[Panama City Beach, Florida]] [[Panama City, Florida metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. Springfield was incorporated on February 12, 1935.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.springfield.fl.gov/ |title=Home |access-date=2017-03-10 |archive-date=2016-11-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161127091716/http://www.springfield.fl.gov/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The population was 8,075 at the 2020 census, down from 8,903 at the 2010 census.

==Geography==
Springfield is located at {{Coord|30|9|56|N|85|36|38|W|type:city}} (30.165451, –85.610525).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|11.8|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|11.2|km2|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.6|km2|disp=flip}} (4.88%) is water.<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://www.census.gov| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Springfield city, Florida| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| accessdate=March 15, 2012}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1940= 1188
|1950= 1084
|1960= 4628
|1970= 5949
|1980= 7220
|1990= 8715
|2000= 8810
|2010= 8903
|2020= 8075
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|newspaper=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2010 and 2020 census===
{| class="wikitable"
|+'''Springfield racial composition'''<br> (Hispanics excluded from racial categories)<br> (''NH = Non-Hispanic'')<br>
!Race
!Pop 2010<ref>{{Cite web|title=P2 Hispanic or Latino, And Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Springfield city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Springfield+city;+Florida+&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!Pop 2020<ref>{{Cite web|title=P2 Hispanic or Latino, And Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Springfield city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Springfield+city;+Florida+&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!% 2010
!% 2020
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|5,612
|4,457
|63.03%
|55.20%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|2,074
|1,872
|23.30%
|23.18%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|59
|26
|0.66%
|0.32%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|332
|312
|3.73%
|3.86%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]] (NH)
|7
|10
|0.08%
|0.12%
|-
|[[Other races (U.S. Census)|Some other race]] (NH)
|12
|24
|0.13%
|0.30%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Two or more races/Multiracial]] (NH)
|289
|525
|3.25%
|6.50%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race)
|518
|849
|5.82%
|10.51%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''8,903'''
|'''8,075'''
|
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|-
|}

As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 8,075 people, 3,648 households, and 2,474 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S1101 Households and Families – 2020: Springfield city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Springfield+city;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1101|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

As of the [[2010 United States census]], there were 8,903 people, 3,588 households, and 2,270 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S1101 Households and Families – 2010: Springfield city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Springfield+city;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2010.S1101|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

In 2010, the population density was 2,070.5 inhabitants per square mile (794.9/km{{sup|2}}). There were 4,238 housing units at an average density of {{convert|985.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=https://www.census.gov| title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Springfield city, Florida| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| accessdate=March 15, 2012}}</ref>

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.<ref name="Census 2010"/>

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.<ref name="Census 2010"/>

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 the [[poverty line]], including 29.7% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="Census 2010"/>

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]] of [[2000]], there are 8,810 people, 3,427 households, and 2,350 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] is 859.0/km<sup>2</sup> (2,223.6/mi<sup>2</sup>). There are 3,946 housing units at an average density of 384.7/km<sup>2</sup> (996.0/mi<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city is 67.43% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 23.34% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.85% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 4.26% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.12% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.96% from other races, and 3.03% from two or more races. 2.55% of the population are [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of 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 age distribution is 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 was home to [[Rutherford High School (Florida)|Rutherford High School]], Everitt Middle School, Springfield Elementary School, and Shaw Adult Learning Center. After [[Hurricane Michael]] Springfield Elementary School shut down.<ref name="Several buildings being demolished at Springfield Elementary">{{cite news |last1=Bierster |first1=Madalyn |title=Several buildings being demolished at Springfield Elementary |url=https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/schools/several-buildings-being-demolished-at-springfield-elementary/ |access-date=September 23, 2024 |agency=News 13}}</ref> The building that once was Springfield Elementary School is now The Bay District School's Safety & Security Operations Center.<ref name="The Bay District Schools Safety & Security Operations Center">{{cite web |url=https://bay.k12.fl.us/safety-security |publisher=Bay District Schools |access-date=September 23, 2024 |title=Safety & Security &#124; Bay District Schools }}</ref> Everitt Middle School's former building is currently in the process of being demolished and it's students now share a building with Rutherford High School due to hurricane damage.<ref name="Springfield official shares concerns about Everitt Middle School">{{cite news |last1=Maddox |first1=Jenna |title=Springfield official shares concerns about Everitt Middle School |url=https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/bay-county/springfield/springfield-official-shares-concerns-about-everitt-middle-school/ |access-date=September 23, 2024 |publisher=News 13}}</ref> Shaw Adult Learning Center was shut down in 2004.<ref name="Shaw Adult Center Abandoned">{{cite news |last1=Bell |first1=Megan |title=Offer made to purchase old Shaw Adult Center |url=https://www.wjhg.com/content/news/Offer-made-to-purchase-old-Shaw-Adult-Center-435041073.html |access-date=September 23, 2024 |publisher=News Chanel 7: WJHG}}</ref> The city is part of the [[Bay District Schools]] district.

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.springfieldfl.net/ City of Springfield, FL]

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