Springfield, Kentucky
Springfield: city in Kentucky, United States
About
Springfield is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,519 and a population density of 234 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,987 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Springfield
| Population | 2,987 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Washington County |
| Postal code | 40069 |
| Phone Area Codes | 859 |
| Area | 10.78 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.6853,-85.2222 |
| Altitude | 768 feet / 234 meters |
| Capital city | Springfield is capital of Washington County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:58:50 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 277 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 15.67% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 53℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Springfield is located at 37°41'7"N 85°13'20"W (37.6853400, -85.2221800).
Springfield map
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Springfield increased by 15.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,519 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,787 | 9.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,914 | 4.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,927 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,971 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,021 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,079 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,887 | -6.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,931 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,961 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,987 | 0.87% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Springfield
1Lincoln Homestead State Park
5079 Lincoln Park Rd, Springfield, KY 40069, United States View details
Phone: +18593367461 | Website available
2Lincoln Legacy Museum
111 E Main St, Springfield, KY 40069, United States View details
3Donkey Tree
Springfield, KY 40069, United States View details
Phone: +15022288238
Where to Stay in Springfield
1Lincoln Suites
100 Depot St, Springfield, KY 40069, United States View details
Phone: +18593360202 | Website available
People born in Springfield (10)
People born in Springfield, including politician from Kentucky Charles A. Wickliffe, politician John H. McHenry, film director Kenean Buel, .
More notable people
- Lemuel Ricketts Boulware (American businessman) he was born in 03/06/1895
- Georgia Davis Powers (Kentucky senator and civil rights activist) she was born in 19/10/1923
- Paul Derringer (American baseball player) he was born in 17/10/1906
- Tom Dowling (American football player and coach) he was born in 08/03/1940
- William H. Miles (Minister, bishop) he was born in 01/01/1828
- Ryan Walker (American socialist cartoonist for the Appeal to Reason and other publications) he was born in 26/12/1870
- Ben Cregor (American-football player) he was born in 31/01/1898
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Springfield, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156408 | Centre College | Danville (KY) | 40422-1394 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Springfield, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Springfield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Post Office | Springfield (KY) | 40069 |
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Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Willisburg | 282 | Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Mackville | 224 | Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Springfield distances to largest Kentucky cities