Spencer, IA
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Spencer Overview
11,351
TOTAL POPULATION
5,353
MALE POPULATION
5,998
FEMALE POPULATION
89.25
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.05
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,805
PER CAPITA INCOME
$79,688
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,175
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,085
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Spencer Zip Codes
Spencer Area Codes
Race in Spencer
The most populous races in Spencer are White / Caucasian (10,630 | 93.6%), Hispanic or Latino (541 | 4.8%), and Two or more Races (476 | 4.2%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 49 | 0.4% |
| Black / African American | 67 | 0.6% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 541 | 4.8% |
| Native / Alaskan | 20 | 0.2% |
| White / Caucasian | 10,630 | 93.6% |
| Two or more Races | 476 | 4.2% |
| Some other Race | 109 | 1.0% |
| Total | 11,351 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Spencer
The most populous ancestries reported in Spencer are German (4,791 | 42.2%), Norwegian (1,402 | 12.3%), Irish (1,291 | 11.4%), English (707 | 6.2%), and American (490 | 4.3%), together accounting for 76.5% of all Spencer residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 490 | 4.3% |
| Australian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Brazilian | 3 | 0.0% |
| British | 26 | 0.2% |
| Burmese | 79 | 0.7% |
| Canadian | 12 | 0.1% |
| Cherokee | 59 | 0.5% |
| Chippewa | 19 | 0.2% |
| Choctaw | 6 | 0.1% |
| Colombian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Czech | 64 | 0.6% |
| Czechoslovakian | 27 | 0.2% |
| Danish | 431 | 3.8% |
| Dutch | 467 | 4.1% |
| English | 707 | 6.2% |
| European | 37 | 0.3% |
| French | 250 | 2.2% |
| French Canadian | 16 | 0.1% |
| German | 4,791 | 42.2% |
| Irish | 1,291 | 11.4% |
| Italian | 228 | 2.0% |
| Korean | 56 | 0.5% |
| Luxembourger | 14 | 0.1% |
| Malaysian | 8 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 469 | 4.1% |
| Northern European | 18 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 1,402 | 12.3% |
| Pennsylvania German | 40 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 52 | 0.5% |
| Portuguese | 12 | 0.1% |
| Puerto Rican | 66 | 0.6% |
| Scandinavian | 51 | 0.4% |
| Scotch-Irish | 22 | 0.2% |
| Scottish | 83 | 0.7% |
| Serbian | 5 | 0.0% |
| Sioux | 4 | 0.0% |
| South American | 4 | 0.0% |
| Spanish | 2 | 0.0% |
| Swedish | 470 | 4.1% |
| Swiss | 45 | 0.4% |
| Ukrainian | 18 | 0.2% | View All 41 Rows |
Immigrants in Spencer
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Spencer came from Asia (57 | 0.5%), Latin America (52 | 0.5%), Central America (43 | 0.4%), Mexico (43 | 0.4%), and Eastern Asia (41 | 0.4%), together accounting for 2.1% of all Spencer residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 57 | 0.5% |
| Australia | 3 | 0.0% |
| Brazil | 3 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 2 | 0.0% |
| Caribbean | 2 | 0.0% |
| Central America | 43 | 0.4% |
| Colombia | 4 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 41 | 0.4% |
| Europe | 2 | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 2 | 0.0% |
| Korea | 41 | 0.4% |
| Laos | 8 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 52 | 0.5% |
| Mexico | 43 | 0.4% |
| Northern Europe | 2 | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 10 | 0.1% |
| South America | 7 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 16 | 0.1% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 2 | 0.0% | View All 19 Rows |
Sex and Age in Spencer
Sex and Age in Spencer
The most populous age groups in Spencer are 60 to 64 Years (496 | 9.3%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (460 | 7.7%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 238 (4.4%) | 283 (4.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 347 (6.5%) | 369 (6.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 461 (8.6%) | 460 (7.7%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 253 (4.7%) | 430 (7.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 318 (5.9%) | 360 (6.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 273 (5.1%) | 277 (4.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 300 (5.6%) | 307 (5.1%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 419 (7.8%) | 384 (6.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 304 (5.7%) | 377 (6.3%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 311 (5.8%) | 336 (5.6%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 313 (5.9%) | 270 (4.5%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 265 (5.0%) | 327 (5.4%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 496 (9.3%) | 416 (6.9%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 299 (5.6%) | 423 (7.0%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 206 (3.8%) | 277 (4.6%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 127 (2.4%) | 286 (4.8%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 226 (4.2%) | 195 (3.3%) |
| 85 Years and over | 197 (3.7%) | 221 (3.7%) |
| Total | 5,353 (100.0%) | 5,998 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Spencer
Median Family Size in Spencer
The median family size in Spencer is 2.90 persons per family, with single female/mother families (572 | 20.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.28 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (164 | 5.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.57 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,043 (73.5%) | 2.82 |
| Single Male/Father | 164 (5.9%) | 2.57 |
| Single Female/Mother | 572 (20.6%) | 3.28 |
| Total Families | 2,779 (100.0%) | 2.90 |
Median Household Size in Spencer
The median household size in Spencer is 2.14 persons per household, with single female/mother households (572 | 11.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.34 persons per household. non-family households (2,383 | 46.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,043 (39.6%) | 2.84 |
| Single Male/Father | 164 (3.2%) | 2.68 |
| Single Female/Mother | 572 (11.1%) | 3.34 |
| Non-family | 2,383 (46.2%) | 1.21 |
| Total Households | 5,162 (100.0%) | 2.14 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Spencer
Out of a total of 5,162 households in Spencer, 2,779 (53.8%) are family households, while 2,383 (46.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,509, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,964.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 1,964 (38.1%) |
| 2-Person Households | 1,509 (29.2%) | 405 (7.9%) |
| 3-Person Households | 528 (10.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 472 (9.1%) | 14 (0.3%) |
| 5-Person Households | 244 (4.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 26 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,779 (53.8%) | 2,383 (46.2%) |
Female Fertility in Spencer
Fertility by Age in Spencer
Average fertility rate in Spencer is 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 84.8% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 50 (84.8%) | 53.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 9 (15.2%) | 8.0 |
| Total | 59 (100.0%) | 24.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Spencer
30.5% of women with births (59) in Spencer are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 82.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 9 (18.0%) | 41 (82.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 18 (30.5%) | 41 (69.5%) |
Fertility by Education in Spencer
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 40 (67.8%) | 78.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 1 (1.7%) | 1.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9 (15.2%) | 19.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 9 (15.2%) | 107.0 |
| Total | 59 (100.0%) | 24.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Spencer
69.5% of women with births in Spencer are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 40 (100.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 18 (30.5%) | 41 (69.5%) |
Income in Spencer
Income Overview in Spencer
Per Capita Income in Spencer is $35,805, while median incomes of families and households are $79,688 and $57,175 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 11,351 | $35,805 |
| Median Family Income | 2,779 | $79,688 |
| Mean Family Income | 2,779 | $97,979 |
| Median Household Income | 5,162 | $57,175 |
| Mean Household Income | 5,162 | $75,068 |
| Income Deficit | 2,779 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 11,351 | 32.27% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 11,351 | 67.73¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 11,351 | 0.43 |
Earnings by Sex in Spencer
Average Earnings in Spencer are $36,232, $46,925 for men and $31,784 for women, a difference of 32.3%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 3,267 (50.9%) | $46,925 |
| Female | 3,153 (49.1%) | $31,784 |
| Total | 6,420 (100.0%) | $36,232 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Spencer
The most common earnings brackets in Spencer are $100,000+ for men (392 | 12.0%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (353 | 11.2%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 162 (5.0%) | 156 (5.0%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 43 (1.3%) | 66 (2.1%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 147 (4.5%) | 205 (6.5%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 15 (0.5%) | 124 (3.9%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 215 (6.6%) | 104 (3.3%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 96 (2.9%) | 160 (5.1%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 95 (2.9%) | 173 (5.5%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 47 (1.4%) | 52 (1.7%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 129 (4.0%) | 102 (3.2%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 110 (3.4%) | 77 (2.4%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 92 (2.8%) | 259 (8.2%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 128 (3.9%) | 353 (11.2%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 173 (5.3%) | 253 (8.0%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 66 (2.0%) | 190 (6.0%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 310 (9.5%) | 140 (4.4%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 144 (4.4%) | 80 (2.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 226 (6.9%) | 243 (7.7%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 364 (11.1%) | 236 (7.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 313 (9.6%) | 114 (3.6%) |
| $100,000+ | 392 (12.0%) | 66 (2.1%) |
| Total | 3,267 (100.0%) | 3,153 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Spencer
Average earnings in Spencer are $51,074 for men and $35,262 for women, a difference of 31.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $160,173, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $46,418. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,844, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $21,413.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $46,418 | $21,413 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $50,577 | $36,000 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,229 | $43,654 |
| Graduate Degree | $160,173 | $64,844 |
| Total | $51,074 | $35,262 |
Family Income in Spencer
Family Income Brackets in Spencer
According to the Spencer family income data, there are 631 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.7% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 39 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 39 | 1.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 72 | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 178 | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 156 | 5.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 303 | 10.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 489 | 17.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 511 | 18.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 631 | 22.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 242 | 8.7% |
| $200,000+ | 153 | 5.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Spencer
4-person families (450 | 16.2%) account for the highest median family income in Spencer with $119,167 per family, while 2-person families (1,537 | 55.3%) have the highest median income of $35,977 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 1,537 (55.3%) | $71,954 |
| 3-Person Families | 522 (18.8%) | $74,038 |
| 4-Person Families | 450 (16.2%) | $119,167 |
| 5-Person Families | 261 (9.4%) | $98,456 |
| 6-Person Families | 9 (0.3%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 2,779 (100.0%) | $79,688 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Spencer
The median family income in Spencer is $79,688, with families comprising 3+ earners (275) having the highest median family income of $101,791, while families with 1 earner (754) have the lowest median family income of $49,853, accounting for 9.9% and 27.1% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 484 (17.4%) | $58,017 |
| 1 Earner | 754 (27.1%) | $49,853 |
| 2 Earners | 1,266 (45.6%) | $99,412 |
| 3+ Earners | 275 (9.9%) | $101,791 |
| Total | 2,779 (100.0%) | $79,688 |
Household Income in Spencer
Household Income Brackets in Spencer
With 810 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Spencer, accounting for 15.7% of all households. In contrast, only 155 households (3.0%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 155 | 3.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 237 | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 702 | 13.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 516 | 10.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 748 | 14.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 810 | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 718 | 13.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 779 | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 336 | 6.5% |
| $200,000+ | 165 | 3.2% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Spencer
The median household income in Spencer is $57,175, with the highest median household income of $69,116 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,619 households (31.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 315 households (6.1%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 315 (6.1%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,619 (31.4%) | $69,116 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 1,632 (31.6%) | $69,063 |
| 65+ Years | 1,596 (30.9%) | $45,077 |
| Total | 5,162 (100.0%) | $57,175 |
Poverty in Spencer
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Spencer
With 10.9% poverty level for males and 16.1% for females among the residents of Spencer, 18 to 24 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 227 males (55.5%) and 69 females (41.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 57 (23.9%) | 53 (18.7%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 120 (24.8%) | 129 (26.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 16 (5.6%) | 121 (39.3%) |
| 15 Years | 15 (28.8%) | 14 (12.4%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 69 (41.1%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 227 (55.5%) | 107 (24.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 37 (6.8%) | 101 (17.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 16 (2.2%) | 166 (21.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 15 (2.4%) | 86 (14.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 16 (2.1%) | 54 (7.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 47 (9.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 8 (1.5%) | 28 (4.7%) |
| Total | 574 (10.9%) | 928 (16.1%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Spencer
According to the poverty statistics in Spencer, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 181 (76.0%) | 230 (81.3%) |
| 5 Years | 40 (100.0%) | 32 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 363 (75.2%) | 359 (73.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 269 (94.4%) | 187 (60.7%) |
| 15 Years | 37 (71.2%) | 99 (87.6%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 104 (100.0%) | 99 (58.9%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 182 (44.5%) | 327 (75.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 508 (93.2%) | 483 (82.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 705 (97.8%) | 594 (78.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 605 (97.6%) | 513 (85.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 744 (97.9%) | 684 (92.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 447 (90.5%) | 675 (100.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 507 (98.5%) | 568 (95.3%) |
| Total | 4,692 (89.1%) | 4,850 (83.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Spencer
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Spencer show that 1.9% or 39 of the total 2,043 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 14.2%, comprising of 31 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 1,329 (99.4%) | 8 (0.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 487 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 188 (85.8%) | 31 (14.2%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,004 (98.1%) | 39 (1.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Spencer
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 172 (39.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 75 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 247 (43.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Spencer
The poverty data for Spencer shows that 39 of the married-couple family households (1.9%) and 247 of the single-parent households (33.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 households (14.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 75 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 8 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 172 (33.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 31 (14.2%) | 75 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 39 (1.9%) | 247 (33.6%) |
Employment Characteristics in Spencer
Employment by Class of Employer in Spencer
Among the 5,653 employed individuals in Spencer, private company employees (4,114 | 72.8%), self-employed (incorporated) (392 | 6.9%), and local government employees (386 | 6.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 4,114 | 72.8% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 392 | 6.9% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 174 | 3.1% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 335 | 5.9% |
| Local Government Employees | 386 | 6.8% |
| State Government Employees | 252 | 4.5% |
| Federal Government Employees | 0 | 0.0% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 5,653 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Spencer
According to the labor force statistics for Spencer, out of the total population over 16 years of age (9,028), 67.4% or 6,085 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 316 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 98.2% or 540 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.4% or 120 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 403 (77.8%) | 31 (7.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 620 (91.4%) | 120 (19.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 540 (98.2%) | 23 (4.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 473 (77.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,398 (94.2%) | 84 (6.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,128 (91.7%) | 10 (0.9%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 463 (78.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 666 (73.0%) | 50 (7.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 352 (29.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 38 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,085 (67.4%) | 316 (5.2%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Spencer
According to labor force statistics for Spencer, 86.8% of individuals (4,666) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,375) are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 168 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.9% or 1,528 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.2% or 80 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 128 (69.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,114 (81.1%) | 41 (3.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 1,899 (88.1%) | 91 (4.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,528 (91.9%) | 60 (3.6%) |
| Total | 4,666 (86.8%) | 194 (3.6%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Spencer
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Spencer are Management (596 | 10.3%), Community & Social Service (569 | 9.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (405 | 7.0%), Education Instruction & Library (380 | 6.6%), and Health Technologists (321 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Spencer, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.2%), Computers & Mathematics (65.5%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (64.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (67.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (65.9%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 355 (59.6%) | 241 (40.4%) |
| Business & Financial | 92 (47.9%) | 100 (52.1%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 107 (57.2%) | 80 (42.8%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 55 (65.5%) | 29 (34.5%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 52 (81.2%) | 12 (18.8%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 39 (100.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 235 (41.3%) | 334 (58.7%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 22 (46.8%) | 25 (53.2%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 122 (32.1%) | 258 (67.9%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 91 (64.1%) | 51 (35.9%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 138 (34.1%) | 267 (65.9%) |
| Health Technologists | 138 (43.0%) | 183 (57.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 927 (47.6%) | 1,022 (52.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,935 (50.9%) | 2,828 (49.1%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Spencer are Cleaning & Maintenance (294 | 5.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (250 | 4.3%), Personal Care & Service (159 | 2.8%), Healthcare Support (158 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (62 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Spencer, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (79.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (41.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (91.2%), Healthcare Support (89.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (86.7%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 16 (10.1%) | 142 (89.9%) |
| Security & Protection | 49 (79.0%) | 13 (21.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 2 (13.3%) | 13 (86.7%) |
| Law Enforcement | 47 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 90 (36.0%) | 160 (64.0%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 121 (41.2%) | 173 (58.8%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 14 (8.8%) | 145 (91.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 290 (31.4%) | 633 (68.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,935 (50.9%) | 2,828 (49.1%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Spencer are Office & Administration (777 | 13.5%), and Sales & Related (761 | 13.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 345 (45.3%) | 416 (54.7%) |
| Office & Administration | 201 (25.9%) | 576 (74.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 546 (35.5%) | 992 (64.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,935 (50.9%) | 2,828 (49.1%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Spencer are Construction & Extraction (233 | 4.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (166 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (74 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 31 (41.9%) | 43 (58.1%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 233 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 166 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 430 (90.9%) | 43 (9.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,935 (50.9%) | 2,828 (49.1%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Spencer are Material Moving (320 | 5.6%), Production (301 | 5.2%), and Transportation (259 | 4.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 238 (79.1%) | 63 (20.9%) |
| Transportation | 244 (94.2%) | 15 (5.8%) |
| Material Moving | 260 (81.2%) | 60 (18.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 742 (84.3%) | 138 (15.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,935 (50.9%) | 2,828 (49.1%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Spencer
Employment Industries in Spencer
The major employment industries in Spencer include Health Care & Social Assistance (843 | 14.6%), Retail Trade (823 | 14.3%), Manufacturing (668 | 11.6%), Educational Services (580 | 10.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (457 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Spencer
The Spencer industries that see more men than women are Construction (83.5%), Professional & Scientific (83.2%), and Transportation & Warehousing (77.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (81.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (80.7%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (74.3%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 72 (55.4%) | 58 (44.6%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 273 (83.5%) | 54 (16.5%) |
| Manufacturing | 475 (71.1%) | 193 (28.9%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 100 (68.5%) | 46 (31.5%) |
| Retail Trade | 369 (44.8%) | 454 (55.2%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 181 (77.7%) | 52 (22.3%) |
| Utilities | 60 (73.2%) | 22 (26.8%) |
| Information | 66 (62.9%) | 39 (37.1%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 129 (37.2%) | 218 (62.8%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 18 (25.7%) | 52 (74.3%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 109 (83.2%) | 22 (16.8%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 271 (72.9%) | 101 (27.2%) |
| Educational Services | 246 (42.4%) | 334 (57.6%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 163 (19.3%) | 680 (80.7%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 14 (18.9%) | 60 (81.1%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 221 (48.4%) | 236 (51.6%) |
| Public Administration | 97 (59.9%) | 65 (40.1%) |
| Total | 2,935 (50.9%) | 2,828 (49.1%) |
Education in Spencer
School Enrollment in Spencer
The most common levels of schooling among the 2,724 students in Spencer are middle school (651 | 23.9%), high school (566 | 20.8%), and elementary school (523 | 19.2%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 201 | 7.4% |
| Kindergarten | 269 | 9.9% |
| Elementary School | 523 | 19.2% |
| Middle School | 651 | 23.9% |
| High School | 566 | 20.8% |
| College / Undergraduate | 502 | 18.4% |
| Graduate / Professional | 12 | 0.4% |
| Total | 2,724 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Spencer
Out of a total of 2,724 students who are enrolled in schools in Spencer, 144 (5.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,580 (94.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 51 (28.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 420 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 128 (71.5%) | 51 (28.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 689 (96.2%) | 27 (3.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 834 (99.9%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 420 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 168 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 223 (81.1%) | 52 (18.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 118 (90.1%) | 13 (9.9%) |
| Total | 2,580 (94.7%) | 144 (5.3%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Spencer
Business (666 | 26.3%), education (384 | 15.2%), science & technology (234 | 9.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (217 | 8.6%), and social sciences (199 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 2,532 individuals in Spencer who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 43 | 1.7% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 217 | 8.6% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 91 | 3.6% |
| Psychology | 53 | 2.1% |
| Social Sciences | 199 | 7.9% |
| Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 234 | 9.2% |
| Business | 666 | 26.3% |
| Education | 384 | 15.2% |
| Literature & Languages | 123 | 4.9% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 80 | 3.2% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 61 | 2.4% |
| Communications | 196 | 7.7% |
| Arts & Humanities | 185 | 7.3% |
| Total | 2,532 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Spencer
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Spencer
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Spencer are males with 2 vehicles (1,626, accounting for 56.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,101, making up 60.2%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 27 (0.9%) | 84 (3.1%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 487 (16.8%) | 566 (20.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,626 (56.1%) | 1,101 (40.7%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 422 (14.5%) | 696 (25.8%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 326 (11.2%) | 255 (9.4%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 12 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,900 (100.0%) | 2,702 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Spencer
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Spencer are 5 to 9 minutes (1,904 commuters, 36.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,154 commuters, 21.9%), and less than 5 minutes (652 commuters, 12.3%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 652 | 12.3% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,904 | 36.1% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,154 | 21.9% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 224 | 4.2% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 164 | 3.1% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 150 | 2.8% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 410 | 7.8% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 29 | 0.5% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 141 | 2.7% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 309 | 5.9% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 82 | 1.5% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 59 | 1.1% |
Commute Time by Sex in Spencer
The most common commute times in Spencer are 5 to 9 minutes (998 commuters, 36.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (906 commuters, 36.1%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 242 (8.7%) | 410 (16.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 998 (36.0%) | 906 (36.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 471 (17.0%) | 683 (27.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 101 (3.6%) | 123 (4.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 100 (3.6%) | 64 (2.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 126 (4.5%) | 24 (1.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 301 (10.9%) | 109 (4.3%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 9 (0.3%) | 20 (0.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 126 (4.5%) | 15 (0.6%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 224 (8.1%) | 85 (3.4%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 39 (1.4%) | 43 (1.7%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 34 (1.2%) | 25 (1.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Spencer
The most frequent times of departure to work in Spencer are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (453, 16.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (677, 27.0%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 125 (4.5%) | 102 (4.1%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 116 (4.2%) | 24 (1.0%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 174 (6.3%) | 75 (3.0%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 395 (14.2%) | 98 (3.9%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 173 (6.2%) | 91 (3.6%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 370 (13.4%) | 276 (11.0%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 453 (16.4%) | 677 (27.0%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 192 (6.9%) | 258 (10.3%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 164 (5.9%) | 122 (4.9%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 221 (8.0%) | 234 (9.3%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 39 (1.4%) | 80 (3.2%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 49 (1.9%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 147 (5.3%) | 123 (4.9%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 202 (7.3%) | 298 (11.9%) |
| Total | 2,771 (100.0%) | 2,507 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Spencer
Occupancy by Ownership in Spencer
Of the total 5,162 dwellings in Spencer, owner-occupied units account for 3,553 (68.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,609 (31.2%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 3,553 | 68.8% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,609 | 31.2% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 5,162 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Spencer
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 1,964 | 38.1% |
| 2-Person Household | 1,914 | 37.1% |
| 3-Person Household | 528 | 10.2% |
| 4+ Person Household | 756 | 14.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,162 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Spencer
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,138 (57.9%) | 826 (42.1%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,489 (77.8%) | 425 (22.2%) |
| 3-Person Household | 346 (65.5%) | 182 (34.5%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 580 (76.7%) | 176 (23.3%) |
| Total Housing Units | 3,553 (68.8%) | 1,609 (31.2%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Spencer
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 48 (32.9%) | 98 (67.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,067 (71.5%) | 426 (28.5%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,359 (69.3%) | 601 (30.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,079 (69.0%) | 484 (31.0%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Spencer
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 998 | 19.3% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 936 | 18.1% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 749 | 14.5% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 883 | 17.1% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 727 | 14.1% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 627 | 12.1% |
| 85 Years and Over | 242 | 4.7% |
| Total | 5,162 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Spencer
Median Income by Occupancy in Spencer
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 3,553 (68.8%) | $74,890 |
| Renter-Occupied | 1,609 (31.2%) | $32,708 |
| Average | 5,162 (100.0%) | $57,175 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Spencer
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 24 (0.7%) | 95 (5.9%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 35 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 51 (1.4%) | 187 (11.6%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 114 (3.2%) | 210 (13.1%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 152 (4.3%) | 227 (14.1%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 283 (8.0%) | 234 (14.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 448 (12.6%) | 298 (18.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 672 (18.9%) | 138 (8.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 658 (18.5%) | 58 (3.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 661 (18.6%) | 118 (7.3%) |
| $150,000 or more | 455 (12.8%) | 44 (2.7%) |
| Total | 3,553 (100.0%) | 1,609 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Spencer
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 127 (3.6%) | 64 (4.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 458 (12.9%) | 103 (6.4%) |
| $500 to $799 | 902 (25.4%) | 703 (43.7%) |
| $800 to $999 | 354 (10.0%) | 390 (24.2%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,017 (28.6%) | 239 (14.8%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 516 (14.5%) | 10 (0.6%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 60 (1.7%) | 7 (0.4%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 56 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 63 (1.8%) | 24 (1.5%) |
| Total | 3,553 (100.0%) | 1,609 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Spencer
Housing Structures in Spencer
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,691 | 71.5% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 90 | 1.7% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 52 | 1.0% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 407 | 7.9% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 324 | 6.3% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 539 | 10.4% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 59 | 1.1% |
| Total | 5,162 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Spencer
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,332 (90.3%) | 359 (9.7%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 58 (64.4%) | 32 (35.6%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 12 (23.1%) | 40 (76.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 20 (4.9%) | 387 (95.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 324 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 73 (13.5%) | 466 (86.5%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 58 (98.3%) | 1 (1.7%) |
| Total | 3,553 (68.8%) | 1,609 (31.2%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Spencer
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 16 (0.4%) | 33 (2.1%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 24 (0.7%) | 581 (36.1%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 923 (26.0%) | 736 (45.7%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 1,377 (38.8%) | 259 (16.1%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,213 (34.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,553 (100.0%) | 1,609 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Spencer
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 2,548 (71.7%) | 297 (18.5%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 38 (1.1%) | 16 (1.0%) |
| Electricity | 930 (26.2%) | 1,270 (78.9%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 37 (1.0%) | 26 (1.6%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,553 (100.0%) | 1,609 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Spencer
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 35 (1.0%) | 225 (14.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 943 (26.5%) | 908 (56.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,780 (50.1%) | 368 (22.9%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 795 (22.4%) | 108 (6.7%) |
| Total | 3,553 (100.0%) | 1,609 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Spencer
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Spencer
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 1,480 | 2,073 |
| Median Property Value | $159,500 | $154,800 |
| Median Household Income | $59,167 | $293 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $551 | $55 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $2,319 | $21 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Spencer
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 49 (3.3%) | 19 (0.9%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 265 (17.9%) | 391 (18.9%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 850 (57.4%) | 1,510 (72.8%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 293 (19.8%) | 132 (6.4%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 23 (1.5%) | 21 (1.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,480 (100.0%) | 2,073 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Spencer
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 49 (3.3%) | 34 (1.6%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 236 (16.0%) | 10 (0.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 127 (8.6%) | 81 (3.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 262 (17.7%) | 156 (7.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 205 (13.9%) | 186 (9.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 169 (11.4%) | 467 (22.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 270 (18.2%) | 489 (23.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 162 (11.0%) | 391 (18.9%) |
| Total | 1,480 (100.0%) | 2,073 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Spencer
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 485 (32.8%) | 79,769 (3,848.0%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 320 (21.6%) | 1,162 (56.0%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 258 (17.4%) | 424 (20.4%) |
| 4.0x or more | 417 (28.2%) | 251 (12.1%) |
| Total | 1,480 (100.0%) | 2,073 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Spencer
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 185 (12.5%) | 10 (0.5%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 256 (17.3%) | 112 (5.4%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,015 (68.6%) | 441 (21.3%) |
| Total | 1,480 (100.0%) | 2,073 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Spencer
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spencer
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 593 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,107 (99.6%) | 9 (0.4%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 803 (94.6%) | 46 (5.4%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 961 (88.5%) | 125 (11.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,310 (88.4%) | 171 (11.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,075 (88.2%) | 144 (11.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,482 (98.9%) | 16 (1.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,169 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,111 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 10,611 (95.4%) | 511 (4.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Spencer
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 593 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 2,107 (99.6%) | 9 (0.4%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 803 (94.6%) | 46 (5.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Spencer
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 1,559 (90.6%) | 162 (9.4%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 2,059 (97.4%) | 56 (2.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,461 (93.2%) | 106 (6.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,814 (96.0%) | 75 (4.0%) |
| $100,000 and over | 3,636 (97.2%) | 104 (2.8%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spencer
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 278 (46.9%) | 315 (53.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 940 (44.4%) | 1,221 (57.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 261 (30.7%) | 559 (65.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 396 (36.5%) | 594 (54.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 352 (23.8%) | 974 (65.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 115 (9.4%) | 982 (80.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 304 (20.3%) | 1,221 (81.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,092 (93.4%) | 740 (63.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,103 (99.3%) | 637 (57.3%) |
| Total | 4,841 (43.5%) | 7,243 (65.1%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Spencer
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 40 (4.2%) | 146 (13.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 13 (1.4%) | 120 (11.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 287 (13.7%) | 488 (23.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 83 (16.8%) | 109 (16.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 188 (36.5%) | 304 (51.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Spencer
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 51 (4.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 74 (3.5%) | 190 (9.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 41 (8.3%) | 11 (1.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 103 (20.0%) | 31 (5.2%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 10 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 26 (1.2%) | 106 (5.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 25 (5.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 53 (10.3%) | 58 (9.7%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 40 (4.2%) | 146 (13.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 3 (0.3%) | 114 (10.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 172 (8.2%) | 257 (12.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 25 (5.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 63 (12.2%) | 62 (10.4%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 66 (6.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 130 (6.2%) | 254 (12.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 42 (8.5%) | 109 (16.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 116 (22.5%) | 282 (47.3%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 32 (1.5%) | 56 (2.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 30 (5.8%) | 31 (5.2%) |
Technology Access in Spencer
Computing Device Access in Spencer
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 3,634 | 70.4% |
| Smartphone | 4,558 | 88.3% |
| Tablet | 2,858 | 55.4% |
| No Computing Device | 282 | 5.5% |
| Total | 5,162 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Spencer
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 22 | 0.4% |
| Broadband Home | 3,695 | 71.6% |
| Cellular Data Only | 672 | 13.0% |
| Satellite Internet | 138 | 2.7% |
| No Internet | 718 | 13.9% |
| Total | 5,162 | 100.0% |
Spencer Summary
Spencer, Iowa is a city located in Clay County, Iowa, United States. It is the county seat of Clay County and is located along the Little Sioux River. The population was 11,233 at the 2010 census.
History
Spencer was founded in 1871 by the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad. The city was named after the railroad's president, Spencer. The first settlers arrived in 1872 and the city was incorporated in 1883.
The city was a major center for the railroad industry and was home to several large rail yards. The city was also a major center for the lumber industry, with several large sawmills located in the area.
Geography
Spencer is located at 43°7′25″N 95°9′25″W (43.123611, -95.156944). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21.2 km2), of which 8.1 square miles (21.0 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water.
Economy
Spencer is a major center for the agricultural industry, with several large farms located in the area. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a large pork processing plant.
The city is also home to several retail stores, including a Walmart Supercenter, a Hy-Vee grocery store, and several other smaller stores.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 11,233 people, 4,717 households, and 2,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,385.2 people per square mile (534.7/km2). There were 5,093 housing units at an average density of 627.3 per square mile (242.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.
There were 4,717 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,917, and the median income for a family was $41,945. Males had a median income of $30,917 versus $21,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,945. About 8.7% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Spencer?
Total Population of Spencer is 11,351.
What is the Total Male Population of Spencer?
Total Male Population of Spencer is 5,353.
What is the Total Female Population of Spencer?
Total Female Population of Spencer is 5,998.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Spencer?
There are 89.25 Males per 100 Females in Spencer.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Spencer?
There are 112.05 Females per 100 Males in Spencer.
What is the Median Population Age in Spencer?
Median Population Age in Spencer is 41.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Spencer
Average Family Size in Spencer is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Spencer
Average Household Size in Spencer is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Spencer?
Per Capita income in Spencer is $35,805.
What is the Median Family Income in Spencer?
Median Family Income in Spencer is $79,688.
What is the Median Household income in Spencer?
Median Household Income in Spencer is $57,175.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Spencer?
Income or Wage Gap in Spencer is 32.3%.
Women in Spencer earn 67.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Spencer?
Inequality or Gini Index in Spencer is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Spencer?
There are 6,085 People in the Labor Forcein in Spencer.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Spencer?
67.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Spencer.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Spencer?
Unemployment Rate in Spencer is 5.2%.