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Springfield, KY


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Springfield, Kentucky

Springfield, Kentucky is 45 miles SW of Lexington, Kentucky. It is in Washington county. The population of the city is 2,634.

The People and Families of Springfield

In Springfield, about 48% 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 city.

Approximately 25% of Springfield is non-white. Springfield is home to people of a variety of races.

Springfield has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Springfield had a median family income of $35,143.

Political Inclinations

Among Springfield political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $6,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Springfield Housing

Of the housing in Springfield, approximately 66% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Springfield, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Springfield Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Springfield Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Springfield Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Springfield Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Springfield, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity99
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women77
Well-Paid Single Men35
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty36
Median Family Income35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home57
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built42

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