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West Springfield Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 27,899
- Land Area (2000): 43.381 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 2.040 square kilometers
- Local Time(s):
- Area Code(s): 413
- Alias(es) (2003): W SPRINGFIELD, WEST SPRINGFIELD, WEST SPRINGFLD
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 148,820 | 2002 | 153,967 | 2005 | 151,670 |
2000 | 151,362 | 2003 | 152,048 | 2006 | 152,644 |
2001 | 152,806 | 2004 | 151,757 | 2007 | 151,074 |
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Houses (2000): 12,259
West Springfield Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 27,864 | 99.87% |
Rural, Farm | 0 | 0.00% |
Rural, Non-farm | 35 | 0.13% |
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West Springfield Employment Information Back to top
Employment (2003): 51,189
Payroll (2003) / (1Q 2003): $1,551,543,000 / $362,052,000
West Springfield Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 14,959 | 14,063 | 897 | 5.99% | 60 |
1991 | 14,717 | 13,479 | 1,238 | 8.41% | 84 |
1992 | 14,661 | 13,416 | 1,245 | 8.49% | 85 |
1993 | 14,408 | 13,265 | 1,143 | 7.93% | 79 |
1994 | 14,584 | 13,246 | 1,338 | 9.17% | 92 |
1995 | 14,231 | 13,104 | 1,127 | 7.92% | 79 |
1996 | 13,997 | 13,202 | 795 | 5.68% | 57 |
1997 | 14,159 | 13,446 | 714 | 5.04% | 50 |
1998 | 14,019 | 13,522 | 497 | 3.54% | 35 |
1999 | 14,008 | 13,511 | 497 | 3.55% | 36 |
2000 | 14,454 | 14,043 | 410 | 2.84% | 28 |
2001 | 14,618 | 14,055 | 563 | 3.85% | 39 |
2002 | 14,730 | 13,992 | 738 | 5.01% | 50 |
2003 | 14,690 | 13,851 | 839 | 5.71% | 57 |
2004 | 14,626 | 13,834 | 792 | 5.42% | 54 |
2005 | 14,604 | 13,823 | 781 | 5.35% | 54 |
2006 | 14,559 | 13,825 | 733 | 5.04% | 50 |
2007 | 14,466 | 13,765 | 701 | 4.84% | 48 |
2008 | 14,434 | 13,638 | 797 | 5.52% | 55 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 14,439 | 13,607 | 832 | 5.76% | 58 |
Feb 2008 | 14,430 | 13,650 | 780 | 5.41% | 54 |
Mar 2008 | 14,465 | 13,703 | 762 | 5.27% | 53 |
Apr 2008 | 14,366 | 13,770 | 596 | 4.15% | 41 |
May 2008 | 14,366 | 13,635 | 731 | 5.09% | 51 |
Jun 2008 | 14,548 | 13,699 | 849 | 5.84% | 58 |
Jul 2008 | 14,492 | 13,640 | 852 | 5.88% | 59 |
Aug 2008 | 14,398 | 13,528 | 870 | 6.04% | 60 |
Sep 2008 | 14,406 | 13,509 | 897 | 6.23% | 62 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
West Springfield Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 529 | 7.32% |
2. | Public Administration | 438 | 6.06% |
3. | Health Care | 382 | 5.29% |
4. | Metal Manufactuing | 355 | 4.92% |
5. | Finance and Insurance | 325 | 4.50% |
6. | Paper Manufacturing | 317 | 4.39% |
7. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 288 | 3.99% |
8. | Accommodation and Food Services | 282 | 3.90% |
9. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 234 | 3.24% |
10. | Food and Beverage Stores | 224 | 3.10% |
11. | Repair and Maintenance | 221 | 3.06% |
12. | U.S. Postal Service | 200 | 2.77% |
13. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 195 | 2.70% |
14. | Department and Other General Stores | 174 | 2.41% |
15. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 159 | 2.20% |
16. | Machinery Manufacturing | 158 | 2.19% |
17. | Educational Services | 157 | 2.17% |
18. | Truck Transportation | 156 | 2.16% |
19. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 147 | 2.04% |
20. | Other Transportation | 146 | 2.02% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 1,153 | 17.90% |
2. | Educational Services | 1,002 | 15.55% |
3. | Finance and Insurance | 506 | 7.85% |
4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 377 | 5.85% |
5. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 362 | 5.62% |
6. | Department and Other General Stores | 261 | 4.05% |
7. | Public Administration | 216 | 3.35% |
8. | Food and Beverage Stores | 193 | 3.00% |
9. | Social Assistance | 176 | 2.73% |
10. | Personal and Laundry Services | 159 | 2.47% |
11. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 138 | 2.14% |
12. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 121 | 1.88% |
13. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 100 | 1.55% |
14. | Food Manufacturing | 87 | 1.35% |
15. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 84 | 1.30% |
16. | Metal Manufactuing | 73 | 1.13% |
17. | Construction | 72 | 1.12% |
18. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 71 | 1.10% |
19. | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | 66 | 1.02% |
20. | Paper Manufacturing | 62 | 0.96% |
West Springfield Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Production Occupations | 461 | 6.38% |
2. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 390 | 5.40% |
3. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 382 | 5.29% |
4. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 312 | 4.32% |
5. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 312 | 4.32% |
6. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 279 | 3.86% |
7. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 268 | 3.71% |
8. | Vehicle Mechanics | 262 | 3.63% |
9. | Other Management Occupations | 247 | 3.42% |
10. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 226 | 3.13% |
11. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 209 | 2.89% |
12. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 207 | 2.87% |
13. | Computer Specialists | 195 | 2.70% |
14. | Business Operations Specialists | 182 | 2.52% |
15. | Other Office and Admin Support | 182 | 2.52% |
16. | Law Enforcement Workers | 175 | 2.42% |
17. | Engineers | 165 | 2.28% |
18. | Other Protective Service Workers | 165 | 2.28% |
19. | Top Executives | 143 | 1.98% |
20. | Carpenters | 121 | 1.68% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Secretaries and Admins | 436 | 6.77% |
2. | Other Office and Admin Support | 407 | 6.32% |
3. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 351 | 5.45% |
4. | Registered Nurses | 298 | 4.63% |
5. | Cashiers | 285 | 4.42% |
6. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 242 | 3.76% |
7. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 240 | 3.73% |
8. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 222 | 3.45% |
9. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 203 | 3.15% |
10. | Business Operations Specialists | 195 | 3.03% |
11. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 190 | 2.95% |
12. | Customer Service Representatives | 183 | 2.84% |
13. | Other Production Occupations | 182 | 2.83% |
14. | Other Management Occupations | 178 | 2.76% |
15. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 151 | 2.34% |
16. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 145 | 2.25% |
17. | Waiters and Waitresses | 144 | 2.24% |
18. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 133 | 2.06% |
19. | Computer Specialists | 127 | 1.97% |
20. | Teachers, Secondary School | 124 | 1.92% |
West Springfield Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 11,549 | 52.02% |
15-35 hours | 3,336 | 15.03% |
1-14 hours | 536 | 2.41% |
No regular hours | 6,778 | 30.53% |
West Springfield Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 372 | 2.81% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 385 | 2.91% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 534 | 4.03% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 1,003 | 7.57% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 1,585 | 11.96% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 1,808 | 13.65% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 2,237 | 16.89% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 1,539 | 11.62% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 722 | 5.45% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 612 | 4.62% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 224 | 1.69% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 178 | 1.34% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 1,232 | 9.30% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 816 | 6.16% |
West Springfield Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 442 | 3.34% |
5-9 | 1,727 | 13.04% |
10-14 | 2,529 | 19.09% |
15-19 | 2,675 | 20.19% |
20-24 | 2,305 | 17.40% |
25-29 | 671 | 5.07% |
30-34 | 1,168 | 8.82% |
35-39 | 266 | 2.01% |
40-44 | 253 | 1.91% |
45-59 | 560 | 4.23% |
60-89 | 414 | 3.13% |
At least 90 | 237 | 1.79% |
West Springfield Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 106 | 0.80% | 10,243 | 77.32% |
30-44 | 53 | 0.40% | 1,634 | 12.33% |
45-59 | 40 | 0.30% | 520 | 3.93% |
At least 60 | 85 | 0.64% | 566 | 4.27% |
West Springfield Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 10 | 0.07% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 1,356 | 10.08% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 11,234 | 83.50% |
Motorcycle | 8 | 0.06% |
Other | 30 | 0.22% |
Public transportation | 284 | 2.11% |
Walked | 325 | 2.42% |
Worked at home | 207 | 1.54% |
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West Springfield Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 11,866 (27,519 people)
Families (2000): 7,193 (21,541 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 2,788
People at same address in 1995: 15,037
West Springfield Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 1,227 | 10.34% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 873 | 7.36% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 823 | 6.94% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 751 | 6.33% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 745 | 6.28% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 826 | 6.96% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 646 | 5.44% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 745 | 6.28% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 628 | 5.29% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 1,031 | 8.69% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 1,398 | 11.78% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 1,219 | 10.27% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 484 | 4.08% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 247 | 2.08% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 104 | 0.88% |
$200,000 or more | 119 | 1.00% |
West Springfield Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 4,025 | 34.04% |
Family, 2 people | 3,115 | 26.35% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 601 | 5.08% |
Family, 3 people | 1,713 | 14.49% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 59 | 0.50% |
Family, 4 people | 1,349 | 11.41% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 18 | 0.15% |
Family, 5 people | 625 | 5.29% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 5 | 0.04% |
Family, 6 people | 184 | 1.56% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 2 | 0.02% |
Family, 7 or more people | 127 | 1.07% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 0 | 0.00% |
West Springfield Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 9,174 | 28.51% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 4,570 | 14.20% |
Public Assistance | 552 | 1.72% |
Retirement | 2,226 | 6.92% |
Self Employment | 820 | 2.55% |
Social Security | 3,736 | 11.61% |
Supplemental Security | 522 | 1.62% |
Wage / Salary | 8,928 | 27.75% |
Other | 1,650 | 5.13% |
West Springfield Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 2,984 | 55.88% |
With children under 18 | 2,356 | 44.12% |
West Springfield Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 1,087 | 10.04% |
Married | 5,923 | 54.70% |
Never Married | 3,393 | 31.33% |
Widowed | 426 | 3.93% |
West Springfield Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 1,254 | 10.64% |
Married | 6,108 | 51.81% |
Never Married | 2,964 | 25.14% |
Widowed | 1,464 | 12.42% |
West Springfield Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
West Springfield Education Information Back to top
West Springfield Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 797 | 3.72% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 2,873 | 13.42% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 7,199 | 33.62% |
Some college, no degree | 4,199 | 19.61% |
Associate degree | 2,006 | 9.37% |
Bachelors degree | 2,680 | 12.52% |
Graduate or professional degree | 1,658 | 7.74% |
West Springfield Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 284 | 1.02% | 127 | 0.46% | 411 | 1.47% |
Kindergarten | 216 | 0.77% | 75 | 0.27% | 291 | 1.04% |
Grades 1-4 | 1,172 | 4.20% | 212 | 0.76% | 1,384 | 4.96% |
Grades 5-8 | 1,423 | 5.10% | 173 | 0.62% | 1,596 | 5.72% |
Grades 9-12 | 1,498 | 5.37% | 90 | 0.32% | 1,588 | 5.69% |
Undergrad college | 959 | 3.44% | 323 | 1.16% | 1,282 | 4.60% |
Graduate or professional school | 145 | 0.52% | 173 | 0.62% | 318 | 1.14% |
Total | 5,697 | 20.42% | 1,173 | 4.20% | 6,870 | 24.62% |
West Springfield Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
West Springfield Business Information Back to top
Number of Businesses (2003): 3,222
West Springfield Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
West Springfield Public Benefits Information Back to top
West Springfield Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 24,179 | 88.06% |
Below Poverty Level | 3,278 | 11.94% |
West Springfield Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
West Springfield Criminal Information Back to top
West Springfield Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 15.099 | 0.887 | 0.047 | 3.293 | 19.325 | 1.445 | 20.448 | 30.849 | 9.683 | 62.424 |
2000 | 14.383 | 0.806 | 0.053 | 3.006 | 18.248 | 1.070 | 14.019 | 38.266 | 11.245 | 64.600 |
2001 | 17.440 | 0.648 | 0.065 | 3.292 | 21.445 | 1.021 | 17.650 | 33.291 | 11.367 | 63.329 |
2002 | 15.588 | 0.695 | 0.078 | 3.800 | 20.160 | 0.812 | 24.733 | 33.234 | 14.743 | 73.522 |
2003 | 12.739 | 0.756 | 0.099 | 5.571 | 19.165 | 1.111 | 17.409 | 42.184 | 16.883 | 76.476 |
2004 | 12.718 | 0.863 | 0.112 | 4.547 | 18.240 | 0.448 | 14.154 | 36.282 | 15.129 | 65.565 |
2005 | 11.822 | 0.719 | 0.119 | 5.083 | 17.742 | 0.389 | 14.116 | 32.795 | 10.470 | 57.381 |
2006 | 9.486 | 0.753 | 0.098 | 4.468 | 14.806 | 0.491 | 14.268 | 32.514 | 10.521 | 57.303 |
2007 | 8.387 | 0.602 | 0.132 | 4.567 | 13.689 | 0.417 | 13.417 | 31.071 | 8.082 | 52.570 |
2008 | 3.826 | 0.404 | 0.033 | 1.589 | 5.851 | 0.172 | 5.494 | 14.079 | 2.926 | 22.499 |
West Springfield Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 81 | 472 |
2005 | 80 | 447 |
2006 | 96 | 445 |
2007 | 96 | 450 |
West Springfield Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
1999 | 12,166 |
2000 | 12,540 |
2001 | 12,954 |
2002 | 14,424 |
West Springfield Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
West Springfield Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
West Springfield Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 3,438 | 12.32% |
10-19 Years | 3,713 | 13.31% |
20-29 Years | 3,371 | 12.08% |
30-39 Years | 4,219 | 15.12% |
40-49 Years | 4,329 | 15.52% |
50-59 Years | 3,191 | 11.44% |
60-69 Years | 2,285 | 8.19% |
70-79 Years | 2,134 | 7.65% |
80-89 Years | 1,033 | 3.70% |
90+ Years | 186 | 0.67% |
West Springfield Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 13,604 | 48.76% |
Female | 14,295 | 51.24% |
West Springfield Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 24,673 | 88.44% |
Hispanic/Latino | 1,605 | 5.75% |
Asian | 545 | 1.95% |
African-American | 519 | 1.86% |
Multiracial | 453 | 1.62% |
Amerindian | 57 | 0.20% |
Other Race | 42 | 0.15% |
Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.02% |
West Springfield Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Irish | 6,177 | 19.98% |
2. | Italian | 5,000 | 16.17% |
3. | French Non-Basque | 3,877 | 12.54% |
4. | Polish | 3,036 | 9.82% |
5. | English | 2,880 | 9.31% |
6. | French Canadian | 2,137 | 6.91% |
7. | German | 1,846 | 5.97% |
8. | Russian | 1,163 | 3.76% |
9. | Scottish | 791 | 2.56% |
10. | United States Or American | 681 | 2.20% |
West Springfield Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 21,520 | 82.01% |
2. | Russian | 1,260 | 4.80% |
3. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 1,243 | 4.74% |
4. | French | 505 | 1.92% |
5. | Italian | 348 | 1.33% |
6. | Vietnamese | 251 | 0.96% |
7. | Polish | 191 | 0.73% |
8. | Arabic | 147 | 0.56% |
9. | German | 114 | 0.43% |
10. | Other Slavic | 95 | 0.36% |
West Springfield Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 24,865 | 89.13% |
Naturalized immigrant | 972 | 3.48% |
Not a citizen | 2,062 | 7.39% |
West Springfield Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
West Springfield Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
West Springfield Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
01089 | 01090 |