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Springfield, MI


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Springfield, Michigan

Springfield, Michigan is 3 miles W of Battle Creek, Michigan (center to center) and 97 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. It is in Calhoun county. The city is part of the Kalamazoo - Battle Creek metro area. The population of Springfield is 5,189.

The People and Families of Springfield

In Springfield, about 38% 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.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Springfield.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Springfield had a median family income of $34,272.

Political Inclinations

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

Springfield Housing

Of the housing in Springfield, approximately 56% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Springfield, 97% of commuters drive to work. Springfield features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Springfield Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Springfield Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Springfield, MI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity79
Senior Citizens66
Well-Paid Single Men56
Age of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size12
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use58
Walking and Biking to Work11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Housing Recently Built58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

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