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Spencer

County:
Roane County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.249
State:
West Virginia

Spencer is a city located in Roane County, West Virginia. Spencer has a 2026 population of 1,890. It is also the county seat of Roane County. Spencer is currently declining at a rate of -1.2% annually and its population has decreased by -6.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,027 in 2020.

The median household income in Spencer is $37,639 with a poverty rate of 33.45%. The median age in Spencer is 43.8 years: 37.5 years for males, and 51.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 110.4 males.

1.9K
Total Population
1,514
Density (mi²)
-23 -1.2%
Growth

Spencer Population

Spencer Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,890-23-1.2%
20251,913-23-1.19%
20241,936-31-1.58%
20231,967-19-0.96%
20221,986-29-1.44%
20212,015-12-0.59%
20202,027-7-0.34%
20192,017-38-1.85%
20182,055-28-1.34%
20172,083-23-1.09%
20162,106-43-2%
20152,149-40-1.83%
20142,189-16-0.73%
20132,205-21-0.94%
20122,226-27-1.2%
20112,253-69-2.97%
20102,279-8-0.35%

Median Age

Overall: 43.8 years
Female: 51.3 years
Male: 37.5 years

Spencer Adults

There are 1,844 adults, (538 of whom are seniors) in Spencer.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,089 (47.5%)
Male: 1,202 (52.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Spencer includes 96.12% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,20296.12%
Two or more races562.44%
Asian301.31%
Black or African American30.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races411.79%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,20296.12%
Asian301.31%
Two or more races150.65%
Black or African American30.13%

Spencer Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Spencer 's average per capita income is $47,500. Household income levels show a median of $37,639. The poverty rate stands at 33.45%.

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$74,492-
Families$68,750$72,852
Households$37,639$54,954
Non Families$20,900$31,574

$47,500

Average Income

$37,639

Median Household Income

33.45%

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)