Spencer township is located in Guernsey County Ohio. Spencer township has a 2024 population of 1,020. Spencer township is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually but its population has decreased by -0.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,024 in 2020.
The average household income in Spencer township is $81,552 with a poverty rate of 14.49%. The median age in Spencer township is 50 years: 48.5 years for males, and 53.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spencer township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 886 | 91.06% |
| Other race | 46 | 4.73% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 2.26% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 1.95% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 391 | 2.49 | 90 | 10 |
| Married | 236 | 2.62 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Non Family | 117 | 1.3 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Male | 20 | 4 | 95 | 5 |
| Female | 18 | 6.83 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
90.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 31 | 4.42% |
| Associates Degree | 90 | 12.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 49 | 6.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 3.14% |
| High School Graduate | 227 | 32.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 4.42% |
| Some College | 251 | 35.81% |
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 | 670 | 631 | 71 |
| Black | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,365 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,500 | $0 | $76,500 |
| High School Graduate | $43,289 | $45,833 | $35,714 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,090 | $54,464 | $26,875 |
| Some College | $37,333 | $0 | $14,097 |
$38,090
Average Earnings
$54,464
Average Male
$26,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Spencer township residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 886 | 119 | 13.43% |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 100% |
14.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.78%
Male Poverty Rate
15.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Spencer township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Spencer township is White, with 13.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.71% |
| Some College | 17.01% |
| High School | 14.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 24.55% |
| Male Employed | 11.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,357 | $86,916 |
| Households | $73,750 | $81,552 |
| Married Families | $86,591 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,393 | $65,075 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.4%
Male Marriage Rate
60.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
123
Number of Veterans
105
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 123 | 17.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
81.4%
Born in Spencer township
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Spencer township residents were born in the United States, with 81.4% having been born in Ohio. 0% 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 | 1,030 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2028 | 1,028 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2027 | 1,026 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2026 | 1,024 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2025 | 1,022 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2024 | 1,020 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 1,018 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 1,016 | -5 | -0.49% |
| 2021 | 1,021 | -3 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 1,024 | -8 | -0.78% |
| 2019 | 1,032 | -3 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 1,035 | -3 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 1,038 | -4 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 1,042 | -4 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 1,046 | -10 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 1,056 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 1,057 | -4 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 1,061 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 1,062 | -4 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 1,066 | 0 | 0% |