Springbrook is a city in Williams County,

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, United States. The population was 37 at the 2020 census. It is also spelled Spring Brook.

Geography

According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 27 people, 11 households, and 6 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 14 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 100.0%

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. There were 11 households, of which 45.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% were

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living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.5% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.17. The median age in the city was 41.3 years. 29.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 40.7% were from 45 to 64; and 3.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 37.0% male and 63.0% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 26 people, 14 households, and 7 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 20 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 100.00%

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or Latino of any race were 15.38% of the population. There were 14 households, out of which 14.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were

living together, and 50.0% were non-families. 50.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.86 and the average family size was 2.71. In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.4% under the age of 18, 15.4% from 18 to 24, 15.4% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 26.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $53,125. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $23,750 for females. The

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for the city was $17,142. There were 22.2% of families and 38.5% of the population living below the

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, including 100.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Climate

According to the

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system, Springbrook has a

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, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

Transportation

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, which operates between

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and

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, passes through the town on

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tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Williston, to the southwest.

Education

It is within the Nesson School District (Ray Public School).

References

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