Springfield, Oregon OR Hotels/Motels/Lodging

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Springfield is a city in Lane County, Oregon, United States, separated from Eugene, Oregon primarily by the I-5 highway. Springfield was named after a natural spring located in a field or prairie within the current city boundaries. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 52,864. The 2006 estimate is 57,065 residents.

Springfield is located at 44.053064, -122.991052. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.3 km² (14.4 mi²), all land.

The McKenzie River passes by Springfield along the town's northern margin. This river is one of the state's most important 'wild' rivers. It starts from glaciers in the Cascade range, then runs through rapids and waterfalls until it terminates in the Willamette River just west of Springfield. The river is full of stocked and native trout, and is an important part of the local culture, as well as helping to support tourism.

In the city the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

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