Springfield, Florida

Springfield is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States, east of Panama City. It is part of the Panama City–Panama City Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. Springfield was incorporated on February 12, 1935. The population was 8,075 at the 2020 census, down from 8,903 at the 2010 census.

Unlike much of Bay County, Springfield has been mostly left out of the recent real estate boom, possibly due to the large and odoriferous chemical plant and paper mill on the city's waterfront.

Geography
Springfield is located at 30.16556°N, -85.61056°W (30.165451, –85.610525).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.8 km2, of which 11.2 km2 is land and 0.6 km2 (4.88%) is water.

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 8,075 people, 3,648 households, and 2,474 families residing in the city.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 8,903 people, 3,588 households, and 2,270 families residing in the city.

In 2010, the population density was 2,070.5 inhabitants per square mile (794.9/km$2$). There were 4,238 housing units at an average density of 985.6 /sqmi.

In 2010, there were 3,478 households, 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.8% were headed by married couples living together, 19.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 28.8% of households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% were someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.52, and the average family size was 3.07.

In 2010, the age distribution was 24.6% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% 65 or older. The median age was 34.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.

In 2010, the median household income was $36,693. The per capita income for the city was $18,001. About 15.3% of families and 21.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.7% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there are 8,810 people, 3,427 households, and 2,350 families residing in the city. The population density is 859.0/km2 (2,223.6/mi2). There are 3,946 housing units at an average density of 384.7/km2 (996.0/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 67.43% White, 23.34% African American, 0.85% Native American, 4.26% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.96% from other races, and 3.03% from two or more races. 2.55% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In 2000, there are 3,427 households out of which 33.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% are married couples living together, 18.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% are non-families. 25.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.56 and the average family size is 3.05.

In 2000, in the city the population is spread out with 28.4% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.1 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city is $27,844, and the median income for a family is $34,665. Males have a median income of $25,417 versus $19,916 for females. The per capita income for the city is $12,689. 21.5% of the population and 15.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 29.7% are under the age of 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older.

Education
Springfield is home to Rutherford High School, Everitt Middle School, Springfield Elementary School, and Shaw Adult Learning Center. The city is part of the Bay District Schools district.