Spencer, Indiana Population 2022
Spencer is a city located in Owen County Indiana. Spencer has a 2020 population of 2,502. It is also the county seat of Owen County. Spencer is currently growing at a rate of 0.97% annually and its population has increased by 1.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,454 in 2010.
The average household income in Spencer is $52,276 with a poverty rate of 16.58%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $671 per month, and the median house value is $98,400. The median age in Spencer is 40.6 years, 40.3 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
Spencer Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spencerwas:
- White: 93.03%
- Two or more races: 3.24%
- Asian: 2.16%
- Native American: 1.44%
- Black or African American: 0.09%
- Other race: 0.04%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,069 | 93.03% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | 1.44% |
| Asian | 48 | 2.16% |
| Some Other Race | 1 | 0.04% |
| Two or More Races | 72 | 3.24% |
Spencer Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,127 | 1.94 | 56.8 |
| Married | 347 | 2.94 | 73.2 |
| Male | 68 | 2.79 | 50 |
| Female | 71 | 3.96 | 26.8 |
| Non Family | 641 | 1.09 | 52 |
2.93
Average Family Size
1.94
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 3.41% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 219 | 13.56% |
| High School Graduate | 602 | 37.28% |
| Some College | 405 | 25.08% |
| Associates Degree | 101 | 6.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 166 | 10.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 67 | 4.15% |
Spencer Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 32 | 20 | 8 |
| Asian | 35 | 19 | 8 |
| White | 1,507 | 1,263 | 217 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 39 | |
| Other Race | 1 | ||
| Hispanic | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 25.00%.
$32,963
Average Earnings
$35,208
Average Male
$29,583
Average Female
Spencer Language by Age
Spencer Language
96.93% of Spencer residents speak only English, while 3.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.07% of the population.
Spencer Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,009 | 321 | 15.98% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 54 | 44 | 81.48% |
16.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.05%
Male Poverty Rate
16.25%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Spencer
The race most likely to be in poverty in Spencer is White, with 15.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Spencer is Hispanic, with 81.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.40%.
Spencer Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
35.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Spencer Married by Age and Sex
Spencer Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Spencer Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135 | 8.05% |
| Native American | 12 | 37.50% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 60.42% |
Spencer Veterans by Education
21.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
79.36%
Born in Spencer
98.25%
Native Born
1.75%
Foreign Born
0.90%
Non Citizen
0.85%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.25% of Spencer residents were born in the United States, with 79.36% having been born in Indiana. 0.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,217 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,241 | 24 | 1.08% |
| 2012 | 2,265 | 24 | 1.07% |
| 2013 | 2,289 | 24 | 1.06% |
| 2014 | 2,313 | 24 | 1.05% |
| 2015 | 2,337 | 24 | 1.04% |
| 2016 | 2,361 | 24 | 1.03% |
| 2017 | 2,385 | 24 | 1.02% |
| 2018 | 2,409 | 24 | 1.01% |
| 2019 | 2,433 | 24 | 1.00% |
| 2020 | 2,454 | 21 | 0.86% |
| 2021 | 2,478 | 24 | 0.98% |
| 2022 | 2,502 | 24 | 0.97% |