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Springfield, OR


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Springfield, Oregon

Springfield, Oregon is 103 miles S of Portland, Oregon. It is in Lane county. The city is part of the Eugene - Springfield metro area. The population of Springfield is 52,864.

The People and Families of Springfield

In Springfield, about 49% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Springfield.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Springfield had a median family income of $38,399.

Political Inclinations

Among Springfield political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $8,850. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Springfield Housing

Of the housing in Springfield, approximately 54% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Springfield, 88% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Springfield Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Springfield Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Springfield, OR

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population75
Female Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Women26
Racial Diversity27
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income24
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home85
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times86

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents75
Housing Recently Built65
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime52
Low Property Crime11

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