Springfield, Georgia
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Springfield is a city located in Effingham County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,821. The city is the county seat of Effingham CountyTemplate:GR.
Geography
Image:GAMap-doton-Springfield.PNG Springfield is located at 32°22'6" North, 81°18'37" West (32.368240, -81.310152)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.5 km² (2.1 mi²). 5.5 km² (2.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 1,821 people, 633 households, and 453 families residing in the city. The population density was 330.1/km² (854.3/mi²). There were 704 housing units at an average density of 127.6/km² (330.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 76.28% White, 22.13% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.77% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. 2.03% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 633 households out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 17.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,544, and the median income for a family was $41,071. Males had a median income of $35,096 versus $25,192 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,519. 13.4% of the population and 11.1% of families were below the poverty line. 17.4% of those under the age of 18 and 8.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.