Springfield
City in Clark County, Ohio
Springfield is a city in Clark County, Ohio, with 58,662 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 978 ft (298 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Northridge, 4.8 miles N.
- 58,662residents (2020 Census)
- 978 ftelevation · 298 m
- 26.6 sq miland area · 69.0 km²
- 2,202 / sq mipopulation density
- 45501main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Springfield
Springfield is a city in Clark County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located in southwestern Ohio along the Mad River, Buck Creek, and Beaver Creek, about 45 miles (72 km) west of Columbus and 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Dayton. The city had a total population of 58,662 at the 2020 census, while the Springfield metropolitan area had 136,001 residents.
Springfield is home to Wittenberg University, a liberal arts college, and Clark State College, a community college. The Little Miami Scenic Trail, a paved rail-trail that is nearly 80 mi (130 km) long, extends from the Buck Creek Scenic Trail head in Springfield south to Newtown, Ohio. Buck Creek State Park and its Clarence J. Brown reservoir are located at the city limits.
Beginning around 2018, Springfield became home to a large Haitian immigrant community, estimated at 15,000 to 20,000 people by 2024. That year, false claims that Haitian immigrants were eating pets spread nationally during the presidential campaign, drawing international attention to the city.
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Living in Springfield
- Median household income
- $47,143
- Median home value
- $116,800
- Median rent
- $851/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Springfield had 58,662 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 58,662 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,202 per sq mi (850 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Springfield at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Clark County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 58,662 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.64 sq mi (69.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km²) |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9289° N, 83.7942° W |
| ZIP codes | 45501, 45503, 45505, 45506 |
| Official website | springfieldohio.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3974118 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Springfield
- Northridge4.8 mi N
- Lawrenceville5.8 mi NW
- Tremont City6.3 mi N
- Donnelsville7.9 mi W
- Enon8.6 mi SW
- North Hampton9.0 mi NW
- Green Meadows9.1 mi SW
- Clifton9.2 mi S
- South Vienna9.6 mi E
- Holiday Valley10.3 mi SW
- Catawba10.4 mi NE
- Yellow Springs10.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Springfield
What county is Springfield in?
Springfield is in Clark County, Ohio.
What is the population of Springfield, OH?
58,662 people lived in Springfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Springfield, OH?
The main ZIP code is 45501. Other ZIP codes: 45503, 45505, 45506.
What is the elevation of Springfield?
978 feet (298 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Springfield?
Northridge (4.8 mi), Lawrenceville (5.8 mi), Tremont City (6.3 mi), Donnelsville (7.9 mi), Enon (8.6 mi).
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