State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,401.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.49%
Growth Since 2010
0.77%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Spencer, Indiana Population 2021
2,234
Spencer is a city located in Owen County Indiana. It is also the county seat of Owen County. With a 2020 population of 2,234, it is the 189th largest city in Indiana and the 7202nd largest city in the United States . Spencer is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually but its population has increased by 0.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,217 in 2010. Spencer reached it's highest population of 2,361 in 2010. Spanning over 2 miles, Spencer has a population density of 1,401 people per square mile.
The average household income in Spencer is $52,276 with a poverty rate of 19.77%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $665 per month, and the median house value is $95,500. 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 Spencer was:
- White: 91.95%
- Two or more races: 3.30%
- Asian: 1.93%
- Black or African American: 1.84%
- Native American: 0.99%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Spencer, Indiana is 2,234 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,267.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,217.
Spencer, Indiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,147 | 91.95% |
| Two or More Races | 77 | 3.30% |
| Asian | 45 | 1.93% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 1.84% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 23 | 0.99% |
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Spencer Population by Race
Spencer Population Pyramid $2021
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Spencer Population by Age
Spencer Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,046 | 2.2 | 57.9 |
| Non Family | 526 | 1.13 | 52.7 |
| Married | 371 | 2.92 | 70.6 |
| Female | 80 | 5.46 | 43.8 |
| Male | 69 | 2.58 | 46.4 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
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Spencer Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 2.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 188 | 11.78% |
| High School Graduate | 560 | 35.09% |
| Some College | 503 | 31.52% |
| Associates Degree | 113 | 7.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 123 | 7.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 67 | 4.20% |
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Spencer Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Spencer Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,468 | 1,264 | 177 |
| Black | 40 | 40 | |
| Asian | 34 | 18 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | |
| Native American | 23 | 14 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 26.09%.
Spencer Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,448
Average Earnings
$36,447
Average Male
$30,536
Average Female
Spencer Earnings by Educational Attainment
Spencer Language by Age
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Spencer Language
97.44% of Spencer residents speak only English, while 2.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.56% of the population.
Spencer Language
Spencer Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,006 | 341 | 17.00% |
| Hispanic | 127 | 116 | 91.34% |
19.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.89%
Male Poverty Rate
22.07%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Spencer
The race most likely to be in poverty in Spencer is Hispanic, with 91.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Spencer is White, with 17.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.46%.
Spencer Poverty
Spencer Poverty Rate by Education
Spencer Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Spencer Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Spencer Marital Status
Spencer Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 144 | 8.64% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 52.78% |
| Native American | 8 | 34.78% |
Spencer Veterans by Race
Spencer Veterans by Education
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19.30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
Spencer Veterans by Education
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60.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Spencer Employment by Age
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Spencer Employment by Race
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Spencer Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.42%
Native Born
1.58%
Foreign Born
0.77%
Non Citizen
0.81%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.42% of Spencer residents were born in the United States, with 77.60% having been born in Indiana. 0.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Spencer Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,234 | -11 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 2,245 | -11 | -0.49% |
| 2019 | 2,256 | -11 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 2,267 | 4 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 2,263 | -15 | -0.66% |
| 2016 | 2,278 | 5 | 0.22% |
| 2015 | 2,273 | -24 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 2,297 | -16 | -0.69% |
| 2013 | 2,313 | -26 | -1.11% |
| 2012 | 2,339 | -15 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 2,354 | -7 | -0.30% |
| 2010 | 2,361 | 0.00% |