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Springfield, TN


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Springfield, Tennessee

Springfield, Tennessee is 24 miles N of Nashville, Tennessee. It is in Robertson county. The city is part of the Nashville metro area. The population of Springfield is 14,329.

The People and Families of Springfield

In Springfield, about 46% of adults are married.

Approximately 29% of Springfield is non-white. Springfield is home to people of a variety of races.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Springfield had a median family income of $42,018.

Political Inclinations

Among Springfield political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Springfield Housing

Of the housing in Springfield, approximately 58% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Springfield, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophySpringfield Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 8%Springfield Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Springfield Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Springfield, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Senior Citizens64
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men37
Well-Paid Single Women37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty34
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work810
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents84
Housing Recently Built75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime11

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