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Springfield, OH


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Springfield, Ohio

Springfield, Ohio is 43 miles W of Columbus, Ohio. It is in Clark county. The city is part of the Dayton - Springfield metro area. The population of Springfield is 65,358.

The People and Families of Springfield

In Springfield, about 44% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Springfield.

The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Springfield had a median family income of $39,890.

Political Inclinations

Among Springfield political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $24,040. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Springfield Housing

Of the housing in Springfield, approximately 57% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Springfield, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Springfield Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Springfield Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Springfield Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 15%Springfield Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17%Springfield Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Springfield, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens86
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population53
Racial Diversity410
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income23
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents96
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built13

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