More about SpringfieldSpringfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. The city was founded in 1819, became the county seat in 1823, and received its city charter in 1840. It was made the capital of Illinois in 1837, and the Legislature convened here for the first time in 1839. As of the 2000 census, its population is 111,454. Springfield Demographics The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois, built 1868 - 1888 As of the census2 of 2000, there are 111,454 people, 48,621 households, and 27,957 families residing in the city. The population density is 796.9/km² (2,063.9/mi²). There are 53,733 housing units at an average density of 384.2/km² (995.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 81.01% White, 15.34% African American, 0.21% Native American, 1.45% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races. 1.20% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 48,621 households out of which 27.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% are married couples living together, 12.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 42.5% are non-families. 36.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.24 and the average family size is 2.94. In the city the population is spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.6 males. The median income for a household in the city is $39,388, and the median income for a family is $51,298. Males have a median income of $36,864 versus $28,867 for females. The per capita income for the city is $23,324. 11.7% of the population and 8.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.3% of those under the age of 18 and 7.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Today...Mostly cloudy with scattered flurries. Colder. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Tonight...Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows around 15. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Friday...Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Friday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20. Light south winds. Saturday...Partly sunny with scattered flurries in the morning... Then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Saturday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the upper 40s. Sunday...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the upper 40s. Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 40s. Monday...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 40s. Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 40s. Tuesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. Wednesday...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

