Founded: 1636 (incorporated, 1852)
Head Official: Mayor Charles Ryan (since 2002)
City Population
1980: 152,319
1990: 156,983
2000: 152,082
2003 estimate: 152,157
Percent change, 1990–2000: -3.1%
U.S. rank in 1980: 103rd
U.S. rank in 1990: 111th (State rank: 3rd)
U.S. rank in 2000: 150th (State rank: 3rd)
Metropolitan Area Population
1990: 587,844
2000: 591,932
Percent change, 1990–2000: 0.7%
U.S. rank in 1990: 68th
U.S. rank in 2000: 71st
Area: 33.2 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 101 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 50.45° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 43.9 inches of rain; 50.2 inches of snow
Major Economic Sectors: Manufacturing, trade, services
Unemployment Rate: 5.8% (February 2005)
Per Capita Income: $15,232 (1999)
2004 ACCRA Average House Cost: Not reported
2004 ACCRA Cost of Living Index: Not reported
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 14,299
Major Colleges and Universities: American International
College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, Western New England College
Daily Newspaper: The Republican