Springfield, Georgia

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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 area.

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Springfield, Georgia
Motto: 
"Where What's Close to Your Heart Still Matters"[1]
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Location in Effingham County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 32°22′6″N 81°18′37″W
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyEffingham
Government
  MayorBarton Alderman
Area
  Total
3.25 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)
  Total
2,703
  Density831.95/sq mi (321.22/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
31329
Area code912
FIPS code13-72780[3]
GNIS feature ID0333107[4]
WebsiteCity of Springfield Georgia
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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″N 81°18′37″W (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

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
187032
1910504
1920377−25.2%
19304026.6%
194045813.9%
195062736.9%
196085836.8%
19701,00116.7%
19801,0757.4%
19901,41531.6%
20001,82128.7%
20102,85256.6%
20202,703−5.2%
2023 (est.)3,284[10]21.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]
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Springfield racial composition as of 2020[12]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 1,833 67.81%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 607 22.46%
Native American 7 0.26%
Asian 11 0.41%
Pacific Islander 3 0.11%
Other/Mixed 114 4.22%
Hispanic or Latino 128 4.74%
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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]

  • Blandford Elementary School
  • Ebenezer Elementary School
  • Guyton Elementary School
  • Marlow Elementary School
  • Rincon Elementary School
  • Sand Hill Elementary School
  • South Effingham Elementary School
  • Springfield Elementary School
  • Ebenezer Middle School
  • Effingham County Middle School
  • South Effingham Middle School
  • Effingham County High School
  • South Effingham High School

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