Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Springfield: City in and county seat of Sangamon County, Illinois, United States and Illinois federated state capital city
About
Springfield is a city located in the county of Hampden in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 153,060 and a population density of 890 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 152,646 inhabitants.
The city was created 202 years ago in 1821.
Quick Facts about Springfield
Population : | 152,646 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
County : | Hampden County |
Postal code : | 62701 |
Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
Area : | 171.91 km2 |
Official name : | Springfield |
Altitude : | 597 feet / 182 meters |
Capital city : | Springfield is capital of Sangamon County, Illinois |
Establishment : | April 04, 1821 (202 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone, UTC−05:00, UTC−06:00 |
Local time : | 05:23:43 (28th May 2023) |
Density : | 888 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -0.27% (2010-2020) |



Geography
Springfield is located at 42°6'5"N 72°35'23"W (42.1014800, -72.5898100).
Springfield map
- Official Website
Official website of Springfield
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Springfield decreased by 0.27% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 153,060 | - | census |
2011 | 153,773 | 0.46% | estimation process |
2012 | 153,933 | 0.1% | estimation process |
2013 | 154,056 | 0.08% | estimation process |
2014 | 154,376 | 0.21% | estimation process |
2015 | 154,582 | 0.13% | estimation process |
2016 | 154,028 | -0.36% | estimation process |
2017 | 154,207 | 0.12% | estimation process |
2018 | 154,329 | 0.08% | estimation process |
2019 | 153,606 | -0.47% | estimation process |
2020 | 152,646 | -0.63% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Springfield
1 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
1000 Hall of Fame Ave, Springfield, MA 01105, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Springfield Museums
21 Edwards St, Springfield, MA 01103, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden
21 Edwards St, Springfield, MA 01103, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center
293 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA 01108, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
21 Edwards St, Springfield, MA 01103, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Springfield
1 Springfield City Hall
36 Court St, Springfield, MA 01103 ➦ Show Map
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2 Springfield Mayor's Office
36 Court St, Springfield, MA 01103 ➦ Show Map
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3 Springfield City Council
36 Court St, Springfield, MA 01103 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Springfield (191)
People born in Springfield, including musician Barrett Deems, singer June Christy, Fourth son of President Abraham Lincoln Tad Lincoln, .
List
- Andre Iguodala (American basketball player) he was born in 28/01/1984
- Aaron Schneider (Filmmaker and cinematographer) he was born in 26/07/1965
- David Hammons (American artist) he was born in 24/07/1943
- Louis P. Lochner (American journalist) he was born in 22/02/1887
- Edward Baker Lincoln (Second son of Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln) he was born in 10/03/1846
- Robert Todd Lincoln (Union Army officer (1843-1926)) he was born in 01/08/1843
- Seth Barnes Nicholson (American astronomer) he was born in 12/11/1891
- Marjorie Merriweather Post (American philanthropist) she was born in 15/03/1887
- Albert Johnson (American politician and eugenicist (1869-1957)) he was born in 05/03/1869
- Sarah Danielle Madison (American actress (1974 - 2014)) she was born in 06/09/1974
- Kevin Vann (Bishop of Orange in California) he was born in 10/05/1951
- Cheri Bustos (U.S. Representative from Illinois) she was born in 17/10/1961
- Matt Mitrione (American mixed martial artist and American football player) he was born in 15/07/1978
- Kelci Bryant (Olympic diver) she was born in 15/01/1989
- Jayson Werth (American baseball player) he was born in 20/05/1979
- Robin Roberts (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 30/09/1926
- Dennis Luxion (American musician, pianist and music educator) he was born in 01/01/1952
- Vachel Lindsay (American poet) he was born in 10/11/1879
Schools in Springfield
College & universities near Springfield, MA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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167905 | Springfield Technical Community College | Springfield (MA) | 01105-1296 |
475273 | Springfield College-Regional Online and Continuing Education | Springfield (MA) | 01109 |
167899 | Springfield College | Springfield (MA) | 01109-3797 |
164447 | American International College | Springfield (MA) | 01109 |
167394 | College of Our Lady of the Elms | Chicopee (MA) | 01013 |
Stations (29)
Amtrak & bus stations near Springfield, MA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
WNL | Windsor Locks | South Main St at Stanton Road | RAIL |
NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
WND | Windsor station | 41 Central St. | RAIL |
AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Springfield
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Colonial Station Post Office | Springfield (MA) | 01103 |
Tower Squar Post Office | Springfield (MA) | 01115 |
Springfield Post Office | Springfield (MA) | 01101 |
Brightwood Post Office | Springfield (MA) | 01107 |
Forest Park Post Office | Springfield (MA) | 01108 |
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- Springfield , Louisiana town in Louisiana, United States with a population of 542 people.
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Other cities in Hampden County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Hampden County , MA. (more)
City Name | Population | Title |
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North Chicopee | 55,179 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
Chicopee | 54,825 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States |
City of Westfield | 41,094 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States |
Westfield | 41,063 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States |
Holyoke | 39,921 | City in Massachusetts, United States |
Agawam | 28,467 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States |
West Springfield | 28,397 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts |
Ludlow | 21,101 | Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States |
East Longmeadow | 16,093 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
Longmeadow | 15,624 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
Wilbraham | 14,670 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
Palmer | 12,174 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States |
Southwick | 9,715 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
Monson | 8,750 | Town in Massachusetts |
Hampden | 5,154 | Town in Massachusetts |
Brimfield | 3,679 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Springfield distances to largest Massachusetts cities