Springfield, Nebraska
| Springfield, Nebraska | |
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| Coordinates: 41°4′56″N 96°7′57″W / 41.08222°N 96.1325°WCoordinates: 41°4′56″N 96°7′57″W / 41.08222°N 96.1325°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sarpy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| • Land | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,450 |
| • Density | 2,655.2/sq mi (1,025.2/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 68059 |
| Area code(s) | 402, 531 |
| FIPS code | 31-46520[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0833737[2] |
Springfield is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,450 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] History
Springfield was platted in 1873 by a U.S. civil war veteran named J. D. Sprearman. This was done in anticipation of the coming of the Missouri Pacific Railroad.[3]
[edit] Geography
Springfield is located at 41°4′56″N 96°7′57″W / 41.08222°N 96.1325°W (41.082245, -96.132431)[4].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), all of it land.
The nearest hospital is Midlands Hospital (9.1 miles) located in Papillion, Nebraska. Papillion is also the location of the county courthouse.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,450 people, 529 households, and 405 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,655.2 people per square mile (1,017.9/km²). There were 544 housing units at an average density of 996.1 per square mile (381.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.69% White, 0.21% African American, 0.21% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.45% of the population.
There were 529 households out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $48,083, and the median income for a family was $54,236. Males had a median income of $36,193 versus $23,950 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,573. About 1.9% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Attractions
Springfield is the site of the Sarpy County fair held every August. The MoPac Trail runs from Springfield south to the Platte River. This trail will connect Omaha to Lincoln upon completion. Springfield Drug still has an old fashioned soda fountain.
[edit] In popular culture
[edit] References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Gertrude Smith, History of Springfield
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ Mapes, Jillian (July 27, 2011). "Goin' Country: Lady Gaga Leaks 'You and I' Video Details". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/news/goin-country-lady-gaga-leaks-you-and-i-video-1005295372.story#/news/goin-country-lady-gaga-leaks-you-and-i-video-1005295372.story. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
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