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Springfield, SC


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Springfield, South Carolina

Springfield, South Carolina is 37 miles SW of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 122 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is in Orangeburg county. The population of the town is 504.

The People and Families of Springfield

In Springfield, about 52% of adults are married.

Springfield has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Springfield had a median family income of $40,833. There aren't a lot of poor people in Springfield.

Springfield Housing

Of the housing in Springfield, approximately 82% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the town are lower than most places in South Carolina.

Commuting

In Springfield, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 6%Springfield Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 11%Springfield Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 15%Springfield Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Springfield Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Springfield Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Springfield, SC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity94
Well-Paid Single Women88
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Men57
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married37
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty810
College Educated Adults76
Median Family Income57
People in Middle Class or Better57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home35
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes84
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime79
Low Violent Crime59
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