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Springfield, CO


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Springfield, Colorado

Springfield, Colorado is 123 miles SE of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 155 miles SE of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is in Baca county. The population of the town is 1,562.

The People and Families of Springfield

In Springfield, about 52% of adults are married. Adults in Springfield are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the town.

Seniors are common in Springfield.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Springfield had a median family income of $34,107.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Springfield.

Springfield Housing

Of the housing in Springfield, approximately 74% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the town are lower than most places in Colorado. Property taxes in Springfield are low by Colorado standards.

Commuting

In Springfield, 89% of commuters drive to work. The town features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Springfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySpringfield Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophySpringfield Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophySpringfield Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Springfield, CO

Comparing Springfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population710
Racial Diversity62
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population41
Well-Paid Single Men32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults42
People Above Poverty33
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home97
Walking and Biking to Work74
Public Transportation Use64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime11
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