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Last Updated: July 1, 2009
Storyteller Christopher Leebrick Presents ‘Snip, Snap, Snout, The Tale Is Told Out!’
when:3:00pm, Springfield, OR from:Springfield Public LibraryLocal Tickets
Pistol Whipped Prophets with Gloria & Brother Bear
when:9:00pm, Eugene, OR venue:WOW Hall |
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Rootdown featuring Paul Wright , Caleb & Sol , Jackson
when:8:00pm, Eugene, OR venue:WOW Hall |
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William Fitzsimmons featuring Special Guests
when:8:00pm, Eugene, OR venue:WOW Hall |
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Body found in Lane County is that of missing Springfield man
from:Oregonlive.com - Topix.com Read More...Sparkplug Dance Class At The Springfield Library
from:Springfield Public LibrarySparkplug Dance will present a free creative movement class for preschoolers
Preschoolers and their caregivers may join a creative movement dance class at the Springfield Public...
EarthTalk: Insulating paints
from:EarthTalk
Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...
Historic Commission Meeting Agenda for July 14, 2009
from:City of SpringfieldThe Springfield Historic Commission will meet on July 14, 2009 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Springfield City Hall (225 Fifth Street) in the Jesse Main Room. The public is welcome to...
Read more...Firemed Membership Campaign In Final Days
from:City of SpringfieldThe FireMed membership campaign officially closes on June 30, but FireMed staff will be available to accept applications online or over the phone until Thursday, July 2. FireMed...
Read more...Fire Officials Urge Care With Fire Works
from:City of SpringfieldThe 2009 Oregon fireworks sales season opened June 23 and runs through July 6. Springfield Fire and Life Safety reminds everyone that all fireworks, even legal fireworks, are...
Read more...Puppet Show At The Springfield Library
from:Springfield Public LibraryOregon Fantasy Theatre will present a free puppet show for children
Celeste Rose of Oregon Fantasy Theatre will present the puppet show, Little Red Riding Hood and Hunker...
Teen Movie Night At Springfield Public Library
from:Springfield Public LibraryTeens are invited to watch a movie and enjoy free pizza
Teens are invited to Teen Picks: Movies at the Library, a teens-only event, at the Springfield Public Library on...
Applicants Sought For Ward 5 City Council
from:City of SpringfieldThe City is seeking applications for the current vacancy for Ward 5, previously held by John Woodrow. The deadline for submitting applications is 5:00 p.m., June 26, 2009 with...
Read more...Springfield Homebuyers Fair
from:City of SpringfieldA Springfield Homebuyers Fair is starting at 11:00 a.m. in the lobby of City Hall. Several informational tables will be set up to assist potential homebuyers. ...
Read more...Library Storytime at the Springfield Farmers' Market
from:Springfield Public LibraryChildren are invited to attend story time at the Springfield Farmer’s Market this summer. Springfield Library storytellers will lead children in a lively and interactive program...
Read more...Summer Reading Kicks Off At The Springfield Library
from:City of SpringfieldIt’s Mayhem and Fun with Tom Question at the Library
Summer Reading kicks off at the Springfield Public Library with a performance by juggler, stilt-walker and...
Thurston Fire Station #16 Dedication And Open House Scheduled
from:City of SpringfieldWhat: Fire Station #16 Dedication and Open House
When: Tuesday, June 16. Dedication from 2:00-2:30
Open house from 2:30 – 6:30
Where: 6853 Main...
An Invitation to our Springfield Community: BLOG ON!
Since this site is all about Springfield, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...
Springfield Oregon Information: Springfield, Oregon is part of LANE County. Population for Springfield from the last gathering is 52864. You can view Springfield venues that host many Springfield OR events every year. You can also research Springfield Oregon homes for sale by visiting our Springfield Oregon real estate guide. Springfield Oregon has a latitude of 44.0649 and a longitude of -123.011. Zip codes in Springfield, OR include 97477 ... more Springfield zips.
GENERAL POPULATION
Total Population in Springfield, OR
At the time of the most recent United States Census Survey, the number of people in Springfield, OR was 52,864.
Male Population
At the time of the last full census survey, the number of men in Springfield was 25,862, which represents 48.9 percent of the total for the community (The national average is 49.10%).
Male Population, Married in Springfield, OR
There are an estimated 9,950 married men in the town. 50.8 percent of men over 15 years old in Springfield are married, compared to the national average of 56.70%.
Female Population
The estimated female population in Springfield is 27,002 which is 51.1 of the total population (Compared to the national average of 50.90%).
Female Population, Married in Springfield, Oregon
There are an estimated 10,143 married women in the community. 48 percent of females over the age of 15 are married, compared to the national average of 52.10%.
AGE
Median Age in Springfield, OR
The median age of people living in Springfield, OR was 32.1 at the time of the last full census survey. (The United States average at the time was 35.3)
At that time, the number of people under the age of 5 living in Springfield was 4,327. There were 38,468 people above the age of 18, which represents 72.8 percent of the entire population (compared to the national average of 74.30% ). 10.3 percent of the population (5,423) in the community was 65 years and over, compared to 12.40% nationally.
RACE
One Race Percent in Springfield, OR
At the time of the last census survey, the number of people of one race in Springfield, OR was 50,872.
White Population in Springfield, OR
The estimated White population in the Springfield community is 47,386, which is 89.6 percent of the total population (The U.S. average is 75.10%).
Black Population in Springfield, Oregon
The estimated Black/African American population is 374, which is 0.7 percent of the total population in town (The U.S. average is 12.30%).
American Indian and Alaska Native Population in Springfield, OR
In 2000, the number of American Indians or Alaska Natives in Springfield, OR was 730.
Asian Population in Springfield, Oregon
At the last survey, the total Asian population in the community was 588.
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Population in Springfield, OR
The number of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders living in Springfield was an estimated 162.
Other/Multiple Races
The number of residents identified as “some other race” was 1,632, while those of “two or more races” was 1,992 at the time of the last census.
Hispanic Population
The Hispanic population in the Springfield community was 3,651, or 6.9 percent of the total population (compared to the national average of 12.50% percent).
HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS
Household Population in Springfield, OR
The household population number in Springfield was 52,229.
Group Quarters Population in Springfield, OR
Group Quarters population in the community was 635.
Average Household Size in Springfield, OR
The average household size in Springfield is 2.55 (The average household size in the United States is 2.59).
Average Family Size
The average family size in the community is 3.03 (The average family size in the United States is 3.14).
HOUSING
Total Housing Units in Springfield, OR
At the time of the last census survey, there were 21,500 total housing units in Springfield.
The number of occupied housing units was 20,514, or 95.4 of the total units in town. Of these, 10,987 were owner-occupied (53.6), and 9,527 were renter-occupied (46.4, compared to the national average of 33.80%). There were also 986 vacant homes in Springfield at the time of the last complete survey.
Median Home Values in Springfield, Oregon
The total number of single family, owner occupied homes in the community was 8,916, with a median value in dollars of 117,500.
Monthly Owner Costs in Springfield, OR
For homes with a mortgage, average monthly owner costs were $948 (national average was $1,088). For homes without a mortgage in Springfield, average costs per month were $252 (national average was $295).
EDUCATION
High School Graduate or higher
At the time of the last survey, 26,372 people in the community had a high school degree, or 81.5 of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Springfield, Oregon
4,479 people in Springfield also had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which represented 13.8 of the total population (National average was 24.40%).
MISCELLANEOUS
Civilian Veterans in Springfield, OR
The number of Civilian Veterans in Springfield was 5,546, or 14.4 percent of the total population (National average is 12.70%).
Disability Status in Springfield, OR
In 2000, there were 10,822 people in Springfield, OR listed as disabled.
Foreign Born in Springfield, OR
At the time of the last complete survey, there were 3,835 people in Springfield who spoke a language other than English at home. This represented 7.9 of the total population, compared to the national average of 17.90%.
LABOR STATISTICS
Percentage In Labor Force in Springfield, Oregon
There were 27,244 in the labor force in Springfield at the time of the last complete survey. This represented 68.1 of the total population, compared to the national average of 63.90%.
Mean Travel Time to Work in minutes
From the most recent complete survey, the average commute time to work for local residents in Springfield was 19.8 minutes, compared to the national average of 25.5 minutes.
Median Household Income in Springfield, OR
The median household income in the community at the time of the last survey was $33,031. The median household income in the U.S. was $41,994.
Median Family Income in Springfield, OR
In the last complete census survey, the median family income in the community was $38,399. Median family income in the U.S. was 50,046.
Per Capita Income in Springfield, Oregon
Per capita income in Springfield in the last full census was 15,616. Per capita income in the U.S. was 21,587.
Families below poverty level
According to the most recent survey,families living below the poverty line in Springfield numbered 2,000, or 14.8 percent of the population. The percentage of families in America living below the poverty line was 9.20%.
Individuals below the poverty level in Springfield, OR
Individuals living below the poverty line in the community was 9,373, or 17.9 percent . The percentage of individuals living beneath the poverty level in the country was 12.40%.










