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Spencer

County:
Owen County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.594
State:
Indiana

Spencer is a town located in Owen County, Indiana. Spencer has a 2026 population of 2,524. It is also the county seat of Owen County. Spencer is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually and its population has increased by 2.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,452 in 2020.

The median household income in Spencer is $48,378 with a poverty rate of 14.08%. The median age in Spencer is 51.7 years: 45 years for males, and 59.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.2 males.

2.5K
Total Population
1,583
Density (mi²)
12 0.48%
Growth

Spencer Population

Spencer Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,524120.48%
20252,512120.48%
20242,50080.32%
20232,492140.56%
20222,478130.53%
20212,465130.53%
20202,452-1-0.04%
20192,271-1-0.04%
20182,27250.22%
20172,267-14-0.61%
20162,28140.18%
20152,277-21-0.91%
20142,298-18-0.78%
20132,316-25-1.07%
20122,341-15-0.64%
20112,3561396.27%
20102,363-4-0.17%

Median Age

Overall: 51.7 years
Female: 59.6 years
Male: 45 years

Spencer Adults

There are 2,138 adults, (747 of whom are seniors) in Spencer.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,258 (50.7%)
Male: 1,223 (49.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Spencer includes 92.34% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,29192.34%
Other race692.78%
Asian652.62%
Two or more races301.21%
Black or African American210.85%
Native American50.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race351.41%
Two or more races150.6%
White60.24%
Native American50.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,28592.1%
Asian652.62%
Other race341.37%
Black or African American210.85%
Two or more races150.6%

Spencer Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Spencer 's average per capita income is $39,063. Household income levels show a median of $48,378. The poverty rate stands at 14.08%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$81,563-
Families$73,207$83,024
Households$48,378$61,215
Non Families$31,643$41,546

$39,063

Average Income

$48,378

Median Household Income

14.08%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)