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Springfield Metro Area Legal Resources Back to top
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Springfield Metro Area Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 201,437
- Land Area (2000): 3,062.478 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 25.772 square kilometers
Houses (2000): 90,744
Springfield Metro Area Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 328,888 | 81.29% |
Rural, Farm | 5,121 | 1.27% |
Rural, Non-farm | 70,572 | 17.44% |
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Springfield Metro Area Employment Information Back to top
Springfield Metro Area Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 109,612 | 105,775 | 3,837 | 3.50% | 35 |
1991 | 111,225 | 106,715 | 4,510 | 4.05% | 41 |
1992 | 110,741 | 105,357 | 5,384 | 4.86% | 49 |
1993 | 108,706 | 103,749 | 4,957 | 4.56% | 46 |
1994 | 108,874 | 104,421 | 4,453 | 4.09% | 41 |
1995 | 107,111 | 102,565 | 4,546 | 4.24% | 43 |
1996 | 107,332 | 102,823 | 4,510 | 4.20% | 42 |
1997 | 108,235 | 103,787 | 4,448 | 4.11% | 41 |
1998 | 107,916 | 103,886 | 4,030 | 3.73% | 37 |
1999 | 106,376 | 102,636 | 3,740 | 3.52% | 35 |
2000 | 112,376 | 108,215 | 4,161 | 3.70% | 37 |
2001 | 112,168 | 107,661 | 4,507 | 4.02% | 40 |
2002 | 111,524 | 106,242 | 5,282 | 4.74% | 47 |
2003 | 108,388 | 102,547 | 5,841 | 5.39% | 54 |
2004 | 109,612 | 103,818 | 5,793 | 5.29% | 53 |
2005 | 112,934 | 107,653 | 5,281 | 4.68% | 47 |
2006 | 114,283 | 109,313 | 4,969 | 4.35% | 44 |
2007 | 115,620 | 110,267 | 5,353 | 4.63% | 46 |
2008 | 116,486 | 109,852 | 6,634 | 5.70% | 57 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 114,239 | 107,494 | 6,745 | 5.90% | 59 |
Feb 2008 | 114,976 | 108,752 | 6,224 | 5.41% | 54 |
Mar 2008 | 115,757 | 110,023 | 5,734 | 4.95% | 50 |
Apr 2008 | 116,668 | 111,376 | 5,292 | 4.54% | 45 |
May 2008 | 116,496 | 110,570 | 5,926 | 5.09% | 51 |
Jun 2008 | 117,924 | 110,652 | 7,272 | 6.17% | 62 |
Jul 2008 | 117,599 | 110,040 | 7,559 | 6.43% | 64 |
Aug 2008 | 118,916 | 111,048 | 7,868 | 6.62% | 66 |
Sep 2008 | 115,799 | 108,712 | 7,087 | 6.12% | 61 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Springfield Metro Area Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Public Administration | 19,714 | 18.83% |
2. | Construction | 10,738 | 10.25% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 6,092 | 5.82% |
4. | Health Care | 5,458 | 5.21% |
5. | Educational Services | 5,444 | 5.20% |
6. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 5,286 | 5.05% |
7. | Finance and Insurance | 4,228 | 4.04% |
8. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 3,346 | 3.20% |
9. | Repair and Maintenance | 2,478 | 2.37% |
10. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 2,214 | 2.11% |
11. | Truck Transportation | 2,190 | 2.09% |
12. | Food and Beverage Stores | 2,058 | 1.97% |
13. | Utilities | 2,040 | 1.95% |
14. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 2,010 | 1.92% |
15. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 1,782 | 1.70% |
16. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 1,684 | 1.61% |
17. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1,624 | 1.55% |
18. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 1,592 | 1.52% |
19. | Other Transportation | 1,470 | 1.40% |
20. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 1,414 | 1.35% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Public Administration | 20,570 | 19.91% |
2. | Health Care | 17,838 | 17.27% |
3. | Educational Services | 12,302 | 11.91% |
4. | Finance and Insurance | 7,912 | 7.66% |
5. | Accommodation and Food Services | 5,936 | 5.75% |
6. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 4,546 | 4.40% |
7. | Social Assistance | 4,494 | 4.35% |
8. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 2,904 | 2.81% |
9. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 2,856 | 2.76% |
10. | Department and Other General Stores | 2,156 | 2.09% |
11. | Personal and Laundry Services | 1,756 | 1.70% |
12. | Food and Beverage Stores | 1,530 | 1.48% |
13. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 1,366 | 1.32% |
14. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1,214 | 1.18% |
15. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 1,194 | 1.16% |
16. | Construction | 984 | 0.95% |
17. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 818 | 0.79% |
18. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 748 | 0.72% |
19. | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | 692 | 0.67% |
20. | Info Services and Data Processing | 680 | 0.66% |
Springfield Metro Area Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Management Occupations | 5,758 | 5.50% |
2. | Computer Specialists | 4,752 | 4.54% |
3. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 4,332 | 4.14% |
4. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 4,298 | 4.10% |
5. | Other Office and Admin Support | 4,274 | 4.08% |
6. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 4,196 | 4.01% |
7. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 4,092 | 3.91% |
8. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 3,004 | 2.87% |
9. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 2,960 | 2.83% |
10. | Vehicle Mechanics | 2,436 | 2.33% |
11. | Other Production Occupations | 2,418 | 2.31% |
12. | Business Operations Specialists | 2,392 | 2.28% |
13. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 2,386 | 2.28% |
14. | Law Enforcement Workers | 2,308 | 2.20% |
15. | Other Construction Trades | 2,308 | 2.20% |
16. | Carpenters | 2,214 | 2.11% |
17. | Top Executives | 2,172 | 2.07% |
18. | Engineers | 2,050 | 1.96% |
19. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 2,042 | 1.95% |
20. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 1,922 | 1.84% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Office and Admin Support | 10,590 | 10.25% |
2. | Secretaries and Admins | 8,512 | 8.24% |
3. | Registered Nurses | 4,938 | 4.78% |
4. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 4,456 | 4.31% |
5. | Other Management Occupations | 4,384 | 4.24% |
6. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 4,220 | 4.08% |
7. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 3,540 | 3.43% |
8. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 3,220 | 3.12% |
9. | Cashiers | 2,952 | 2.86% |
10. | Business Operations Specialists | 2,748 | 2.66% |
11. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 2,688 | 2.60% |
12. | Child Care Workers | 2,688 | 2.60% |
13. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 2,242 | 2.17% |
14. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 2,172 | 2.10% |
15. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 2,166 | 2.10% |
16. | Accountants and Auditors | 1,962 | 1.90% |
17. | Computer Specialists | 1,944 | 1.88% |
18. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 1,906 | 1.84% |
19. | Other Financial Specialists | 1,808 | 1.75% |
20. | Financial Clerks, Non-bookkeeping | 1,788 | 1.73% |
Springfield Metro Area Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 188,931 | 59.90% |
15-35 hours | 36,522 | 11.58% |
1-14 hours | 9,126 | 2.89% |
No regular hours | 80,856 | 25.63% |
Springfield Metro Area Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 4,383 | 2.18% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 2,967 | 1.48% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 5,323 | 2.65% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 12,118 | 6.03% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 21,465 | 10.68% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 33,282 | 16.56% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 48,690 | 24.23% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 29,056 | 14.46% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 8,140 | 4.05% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 7,478 | 3.72% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 3,264 | 1.62% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 1,488 | 0.74% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 11,596 | 5.77% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 11,696 | 5.82% |
Springfield Metro Area Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 6,118 | 3.04% |
5-9 | 22,134 | 11.01% |
10-14 | 40,495 | 20.15% |
15-19 | 47,121 | 23.45% |
20-24 | 37,094 | 18.46% |
25-29 | 11,067 | 5.51% |
30-34 | 19,191 | 9.55% |
35-39 | 2,804 | 1.40% |
40-44 | 3,249 | 1.62% |
45-59 | 5,470 | 2.72% |
60-89 | 3,443 | 1.71% |
At least 90 | 2,760 | 1.37% |
Springfield Metro Area Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 1,496 | 0.74% | 162,533 | 80.88% |
30-44 | 1,004 | 0.50% | 24,240 | 12.06% |
45-59 | 326 | 0.16% | 5,144 | 2.56% |
At least 60 | 474 | 0.24% | 5,729 | 2.85% |
Springfield Metro Area Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 578 | 0.28% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 22,857 | 11.05% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 169,082 | 81.78% |
Motorcycle | 88 | 0.04% |
Other | 732 | 0.35% |
Public transportation | 3,300 | 1.60% |
Walked | 4,309 | 2.08% |
Worked at home | 5,814 | 2.81% |
Springfield Metro Area Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Springfield Metro Area Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 167,312 (395,820 people)
Families (2000): 107,320 (318,224 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 49,703
People at same address in 1995: 209,751
Springfield Metro Area Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 11,915 | 7.09% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 10,166 | 6.05% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 10,541 | 6.27% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 11,299 | 6.72% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 10,712 | 6.38% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 11,673 | 6.95% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 10,743 | 6.39% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 10,197 | 6.07% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 9,234 | 5.50% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 16,371 | 9.74% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 19,357 | 11.52% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 18,293 | 10.89% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 8,176 | 4.87% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 3,649 | 2.17% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 2,634 | 1.57% |
$200,000 or more | 3,070 | 1.83% |
Springfield Metro Area Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 25,536 | 30.55% |
Family, 2 people | 23,977 | 28.68% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 3,942 | 4.72% |
Family, 3 people | 12,663 | 15.15% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 460 | 0.55% |
Family, 4 people | 10,672 | 12.77% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 148 | 0.18% |
Family, 5 people | 4,294 | 5.14% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 42 | 0.05% |
Family, 6 people | 1,253 | 1.50% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 9 | 0.01% |
Family, 7 or more people | 589 | 0.70% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 10 | 0.01% |
Springfield Metro Area Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 137,150 | 29.56% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 69,015 | 14.87% |
Public Assistance | 4,244 | 0.91% |
Retirement | 31,184 | 6.72% |
Self Employment | 20,430 | 4.40% |
Social Security | 43,413 | 9.36% |
Supplemental Security | 5,678 | 1.22% |
Wage / Salary | 133,807 | 28.84% |
Other | 19,050 | 4.11% |
Springfield Metro Area Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 45,917 | 55.40% |
With children under 18 | 36,964 | 44.60% |
Springfield Metro Area Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 15,727 | 10.49% |
Married | 88,500 | 59.01% |
Never Married | 41,733 | 27.83% |
Widowed | 4,002 | 2.67% |
Springfield Metro Area Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 22,710 | 13.26% |
Married | 90,034 | 52.57% |
Never Married | 39,823 | 23.25% |
Widowed | 18,697 | 10.92% |
Springfield Metro Area 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.
Springfield Metro Area Education Information Back to top
Springfield Metro Area Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 9,927 | 3.27% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 29,267 | 9.65% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 96,092 | 31.67% |
Some college, no degree | 68,501 | 22.58% |
Associate degree | 20,476 | 6.75% |
Bachelors degree | 51,920 | 17.11% |
Graduate or professional degree | 27,251 | 8.98% |
Springfield Metro Area Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 5,406 | 2.68% | 2,894 | 1.44% | 8,300 | 4.12% |
Kindergarten | 4,915 | 2.44% | 1,004 | 0.50% | 5,919 | 2.94% |
Grades 1-4 | 18,937 | 9.40% | 4,349 | 2.16% | 23,286 | 11.56% |
Grades 5-8 | 19,574 | 9.72% | 4,033 | 2.00% | 23,607 | 11.72% |
Grades 9-12 | 19,584 | 9.72% | 2,960 | 1.47% | 22,544 | 11.19% |
Undergrad college | 12,927 | 6.42% | 1,968 | 0.98% | 14,895 | 7.39% |
Graduate or professional school | 4,339 | 2.15% | 639 | 0.32% | 4,978 | 2.47% |
Total | 85,682 | 42.54% | 17,847 | 8.86% | 103,529 | 51.40% |
Springfield Metro Area 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.
Springfield Metro Area Public Benefits Information Back to top
Springfield Metro Area Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 361,641 | 90.78% |
Below Poverty Level | 36,738 | 9.22% |
Springfield Metro Area 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.
Springfield Metro Area Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 368
Springfield Metro Area 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.
Springfield Metro Area Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Springfield Metro Area Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 27,066 | 13.44% |
10-19 Years | 28,163 | 13.98% |
20-29 Years | 24,067 | 11.95% |
30-39 Years | 30,291 | 15.04% |
40-49 Years | 32,634 | 16.20% |
50-59 Years | 23,827 | 11.83% |
60-69 Years | 15,181 | 7.54% |
70-79 Years | 12,454 | 6.18% |
80-89 Years | 6,420 | 3.19% |
90+ Years | 1,334 | 0.66% |
Springfield Metro Area Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 96,343 | 47.83% |
Female | 105,094 | 52.17% |
Springfield Metro Area Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 176,207 | 87.47% |
African-American | 18,182 | 9.03% |
Multiracial | 2,178 | 1.08% |
Hispanic/Latino | 2,094 | 1.04% |
Asian | 2,088 | 1.04% |
Amerindian | 377 | 0.19% |
Other Race | 270 | 0.13% |
Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.02% |
Springfield Metro Area Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | German | 107,838 | 29.76% |
2. | Irish | 62,676 | 17.30% |
3. | English | 51,832 | 14.30% |
4. | United States Or American | 30,918 | 8.53% |
5. | Italian | 22,604 | 6.24% |
6. | French Non-Basque | 11,474 | 3.17% |
7. | Scottish | 8,725 | 2.41% |
8. | Dutch | 8,630 | 2.38% |
9. | Polish | 7,620 | 2.10% |
10. | Scotch Irish | 7,494 | 2.07% |
Springfield Metro Area Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 365,730 | 96.48% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 4,789 | 1.26% |
3. | German | 1,626 | 0.43% |
4. | French | 1,008 | 0.27% |
5. | Italian | 890 | 0.23% |
6. | Other Asian | 694 | 0.18% |
7. | Chinese | 644 | 0.17% |
8. | African | 442 | 0.12% |
9. | Korean | 278 | 0.07% |
10. | Tagalog | 270 | 0.07% |
Springfield Metro Area Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 397,337 | 98.21% |
Naturalized immigrant | 3,944 | 0.97% |
Not a citizen | 3,300 | 0.82% |
Springfield Metro Area 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.
Springfield Metro Area 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.
Springfield Metro Area Counties Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
Menard County | Sangamon County |
Springfield Metro Area Cities Back to top
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