Springfield

The City in Brief

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