Spencer is a village located in Boyd County Nebraska. Spencer has a 2024 population of 377. Spencer is currently declining at a rate of -1.82% annually and its population has decreased by -6.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 403 in 2020.
The average household income in Spencer is $56,813 with a poverty rate of 10.76%. The median age in Spencer is 59.7 years: 59 years for males, and 59.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spencer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 300 | 94.94% |
| Other race | 7 | 2.22% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 1.58% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.63% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 177 | 1.79 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Non Family | 86 | 1.05 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Married | 78 | 2.46 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Female | 9 | 3 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 4 | 1.75 | 75 | 25 |
2.48
Average Family Size
1.79
Average Household Size
72.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 5.04% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 8.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15 | 6.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 2.52% |
| High School Graduate | 90 | 37.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.84% |
| Some College | 93 | 39.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 229 | 216 | 21 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,750 | $68,333 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,000 | $0 | $55,417 |
| High School Graduate | $36,875 | $42,813 | $31,563 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,000 | $46,875 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,393 | $44,773 | $25,972 |
| Some College | $25,556 | $43,250 | $20,313 |
$33,393
Average Earnings
$44,773
Average Male
$25,972
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.15% of Spencer residents speak only English, while 2.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 300 | 32 | 10.67% |
| Multiple | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Black | 5 | 1 | 20% |
10.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.08%
Male Poverty Rate
14.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Spencer is Multiple, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Spencer is White, with 10.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 20.35% |
| High School | 7.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.67% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,938 | $72,748 |
| Households | $53,125 | $56,813 |
| Married Families | $68,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,889 | $39,951 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
28
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 10.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
60%
Employment Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.42%
Born in Spencer
99.05%
Native Born
0.95%
Foreign Born
0.95%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.05% of Spencer residents were born in the United States, with 73.42% having been born in Nebraska. 0.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 346 | -6 | -1.7% |
| 2028 | 352 | -6 | -1.68% |
| 2027 | 358 | -7 | -1.92% |
| 2026 | 365 | -6 | -1.62% |
| 2025 | 371 | -6 | -1.59% |
| 2024 | 377 | -7 | -1.82% |
| 2023 | 384 | -4 | -1.03% |
| 2022 | 388 | -11 | -2.76% |
| 2021 | 399 | -4 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 403 | -7 | -1.71% |
| 2019 | 410 | -11 | -2.61% |
| 2018 | 421 | -3 | -0.71% |
| 2017 | 424 | -4 | -0.93% |
| 2016 | 428 | -7 | -1.61% |
| 2015 | 435 | -4 | -0.91% |
| 2014 | 439 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 438 | -9 | -2.01% |
| 2012 | 447 | -3 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 450 | -5 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 455 | 0 | 0% |