Springfield, Georgia

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Springfield, Georgia
City
Motto: 
"Where What's Close to Your Heart Still Matters" [1]
Effingham County Georgia Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Springfield Highlighted.svg
Location in Effingham County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 32°22′6″N81°18′37″W / 32.36833°N 81.31028°W / 32.36833; -81.31028
Country United States
State Georgia
County Effingham
Government
 •  Mayor Barton Alderman
Area
[2]
 • Total3.25 sq mi (8.41 km2)
 • Land3.25 sq mi (8.41 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
79 ft (24 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,703
 • Density831.95/sq mi (321.22/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
31329
Area code 912
FIPS code 13-72780 [3]
GNIS feature ID0333107 [4]
Website City of Springfield Georgia

Springfield is a city in Effingham County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,703 as of the 2020 census. The city is the county seat of Effingham County [5] and a part of the Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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History

Springfield was established in 1799, and is most likely named after a plantation. [6] The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Springfield in 1838. [7]

Geography

Springfield is located in the central Effingham County at 32°22′6″N81°18′37″W / 32.36833°N 81.31028°W / 32.36833; -81.31028 (32.368240, -81.310152). [8] Georgia State Route 21 bypasses the city center on the west, while Route 119 passes closer to the center of town. If navigated via GA, it is 26 miles (42 km) south to Savannah and 33 miles (53 km) northwest to Sylvania. While GA 119 leads southwest 5 miles (8 km) to Guyton and north 12 miles (19 km) to the South Carolina border.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Springfield has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.1 km2), all land. [9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870 32—
1910 504—
1920 377−25.2%
1930 4026.6%
1940 45813.9%
1950 62736.9%
1960 85836.8%
1970 1,00116.7%
1980 1,0757.4%
1990 1,41531.6%
2000 1,82128.7%
2010 2,85256.6%
2020 2,703−5.2%
2023 (est.)3,284 [10] 21.5%
U.S. Decennial Census [11]
Springfield racial composition as of 2020 [12]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)1,83367.81%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)60722.46%
Native American 70.26%
Asian 110.41%
Pacific Islander 30.11%
Other/Mixed 1144.22%
Hispanic or Latino 1284.74%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,703 people, 1,392 households, and 857 families residing in the city.

Education

Effingham County School District

The Effingham County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve levels. It consists of eight elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools. [13] The district has 511 full-time teachers and over 9,037 students. [14]

Notable people

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References

  1. ↑ "City of Springfield Georgia". City of Springfield Georgia. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
  2. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  6. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 211. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
  7. ↑ "City of Springfield". GeorgiaInfo. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
  8. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Springfield city, Georgia". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  10. ↑ "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2023". United States Census Bureau. May 16, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  13. ↑ Georgia Board of Education [ permanent dead link ], Retrieved June 8, 2010.
  14. ↑ School Stats, Retrieved June 8, 2010.
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