Springfield, Louisiana
Town of Springfield | |
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Town | |
CDT) | |
Area code | 225 |
FIPS code | 22-72415 |
Website | townofspringfield |
Springfield is a town in
Geography
Springfield is located at 30°25′45″N 90°32′53″W / 30.42917°N 90.54806°W (30.429173, -90.548065).[2]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), all land.
The town's name is derived from the numerous artesian springs in the area.
The ZIP Code of Springfield is 70462.
History
Springfield began in the 18th century at one of the northernmost points considered to be navigable on the Natalbany River. Between Springfield and Lake Maurepas, Ponchatoula Creek joins the Natalbany and increases its flow. The town was also connected to the Natchez Trace.
Via the Natalbany,
Springfield served as the Livingston parish seat from 1835 to 1872. The town was incorporated in 1838.[3] A post office was listed in Springfield, Livingston County (Parish), on October 1, 1846, with Jacob P. Randolph as the postmaster.[4]
In the early part of the 19th century, Peter av Hammerdal (Peter Hammond), eponym of Hammond, Louisiana, came to do business of transporting lumber and other products for ocean-going ships in New Orleans, via the rivers and lakes south of Springfield.
The Springfield city fathers, fearing a lawless element, declined to allow a
When
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1880 | 99 | — | |
1960 | 268 | — | |
1970 | 423 | 57.8% | |
1980 | 424 | 0.2% | |
1990 | 439 | 3.5% | |
2000 | 395 | −10.0% | |
2010 | 487 | 23.3% | |
2020 | 427 | −12.3% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[5] |
As of the
There were 162 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $28,125, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $35,536 versus $21,667 for females. The
Education
Springfield is within the Livingston Parish Public Schools system.
Springfield is served by:
- Springfield Elementary School
(Grades: PK-4th)
(Grades: 5th-8th)
(Grades: 9th-12th)
St. John's University was based in Springfield before closing in 2005.
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ Photo of Springfield's historical marker, accessed October 4, 2015.
- ^ "Table of Post Offices in the United States (1846)". Public domain, Google books (https://books.google.com). John T. Tower (Printer, US Government). 1846. p. 208. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
External links
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