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Springfield, GA


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Springfield, Georgia

Springfield, Georgia is 22 miles NW of Savannah, Georgia (center to center) and 142 miles N of Jacksonville, Florida. It is in Effingham county. The city is part of the Savannah metro area. The population of Springfield is 1,821.

The People and Families of Springfield

In Springfield, about 47% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Springfield had a median family income of $41,071.

Political Inclinations

Among Springfield political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,750. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Springfield Housing

Of the housing in Springfield, approximately 67% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city.

Commuting

In Springfield, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Springfield Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Springfield Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Springfield, GA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity96
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old73
Well-Paid Single Men57
Age of the Population47
Female Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better58
People Above Poverty47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home23
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Rents44
People Living Alone33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime36
Low Property Crime12
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