It is part of the Panama City–Panama City Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

[6] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 8,075 people, 3,648 households, and 2,474 families residing in the city.

[10] As of the 2010 United States census, there were 8,903 people, 3,588 households, and 2,270 families residing in the city.

There were 4,238 housing units at an average density of 985.6 per square mile (380.5/km2).

[12] As of the census of 2000, there are 8,810 people, 3,427 households, and 2,350 families residing in the city.

25.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older.

After Hurricane Michael Springfield Elementary School shut down.

[14] Everitt Middle School's former building is currently in the process of being demolished and it's students now share a building with Rutherford High School due to hurricane damage.