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Spencer Overview

$20,127
PER CAPITA INCOME
$41,131
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$23,983
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
37.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
62.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,057
TOTAL POPULATION
1,022
MALE POPULATION
1,035
FEMALE POPULATION
98.74
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.27
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
592
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
34.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
24.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Spencer Area Codes

Income in Spencer

Income Overview in Spencer

Per Capita Income in Spencer is $20,127, while median incomes of families and households are $41,131 and $23,983 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,057$20,127
Median Family Income383$41,131
Mean Family Income383$51,415
Median Household Income892$23,983
Mean Household Income892$42,717
Income Deficit383$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,05737.42%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,05762.58¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,0570.51

Earnings by Sex in Spencer

Average Earnings in Spencer are $32,708, $38,750 for men and $24,250 for women, a difference of 37.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Spencer
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male300 (60.1%)$38,750
Female199 (39.9%)$24,250
Total499 (100.0%)$32,708

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Spencer

The most common earnings brackets in Spencer are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (46 | 15.3%) and $7,500 to $9,999 for women (34 | 17.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Spencer
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less32 (10.7%)9 (4.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49919 (6.3%)13 (6.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)34 (17.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4995 (1.7%)14 (7.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9994 (1.3%)26 (13.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49918 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99924 (8.0%)5 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99914 (4.7%)29 (14.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9993 (1.0%)6 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99931 (10.3%)4 (2.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99915 (5.0%)18 (9.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9996 (2.0%)8 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99918 (6.0%)3 (1.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99934 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99946 (15.3%)23 (11.6%)
$100,000+31 (10.3%)7 (3.5%)
Total300 (100.0%)199 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Spencer

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Spencer
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$47,500$28,707

Family Income in Spencer

Family Income Brackets in Spencer

According to the Spencer family income data, there are 108 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Spencer
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000307.8%
$10,000 to $14,9996115.9%
$15,000 to $24,9994912.8%
$25,000 to $34,9994211.0%
$35,000 to $49,999256.5%
$50,000 to $74,999389.9%
$75,000 to $99,99910828.2%
$100,000 to $149,999236.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+71.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Spencer

2-person families (244 | 63.7%) account for the highest median family income in Spencer with $40,962 per family, while 2-person families (244 | 63.7%) have the highest median income of $20,481 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Spencer
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families244 (63.7%)$40,962
3-Person Families70 (18.3%)$0
4-Person Families51 (13.3%)$0
5-Person Families10 (2.6%)$0
6-Person Families8 (2.1%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total383 (100.0%)$41,131

Family Income by Number of Earners in Spencer

The median family income in Spencer is $41,131, with families comprising 3+ earners (10) having the highest median family income of $110,833, while families with no earners (162) have the lowest median family income of $20,500, accounting for 2.6% and 42.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Spencer
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners162 (42.3%)$20,500
1 Earner155 (40.5%)$67,019
2 Earners56 (14.6%)$75,909
3+ Earners10 (2.6%)$110,833
Total383 (100.0%)$41,131

Household Income in Spencer

Household Income Brackets in Spencer

With 208 households falling in the category, the $10,000 to $14,999 income range is the most frequent in Spencer, accounting for 23.3% of all households. In contrast, only 7 households (0.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Spencer
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000839.3%
$10,000 to $14,99920823.3%
$15,000 to $24,99917920.1%
$25,000 to $34,99911713.1%
$35,000 to $49,999535.9%
$50,000 to $74,999627.0%
$75,000 to $99,9999510.7%
$100,000 to $149,999515.7%
$150,000 to $199,999374.1%
$200,000+70.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Spencer

The median household income in Spencer is $23,983, with the highest median household income of $50,938 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 157 households (17.6%) 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 54 households (6.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Spencer
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years54 (6.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years157 (17.6%)$50,938
45 to 64 Years328 (36.8%)$22,429
65+ Years353 (39.6%)$22,625
Total892 (100.0%)$23,983

Poverty in Spencer

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Spencer

With 40.3% poverty level for males and 39.9% for females among the residents of Spencer, 6 to 11 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 78 males (100.0%) and 86 females (73.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Spencer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (10.7%)32 (53.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)41 (73.2%)
6 to 11 Years78 (100.0%)12 (46.2%)
12 to 14 Years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years44 (32.1%)86 (73.5%)
25 to 34 Years41 (27.0%)81 (60.5%)
35 to 44 Years63 (44.7%)6 (20.0%)
45 to 54 Years54 (63.5%)18 (13.6%)
55 to 64 Years60 (34.9%)57 (39.6%)
65 to 74 Years41 (44.6%)45 (34.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (9.8%)
Total406 (40.3%)392 (39.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Spencer

According to the poverty statistics in Spencer, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 15 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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Spencer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years67 (89.3%)28 (46.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)15 (26.8%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)14 (53.8%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years93 (67.9%)31 (26.5%)
25 to 34 Years111 (73.0%)53 (39.6%)
35 to 44 Years78 (55.3%)24 (80.0%)
45 to 54 Years31 (36.5%)114 (86.4%)
55 to 64 Years112 (65.1%)87 (60.4%)
65 to 74 Years51 (55.4%)87 (65.9%)
75 Years and over43 (100.0%)129 (90.2%)
Total601 (59.7%)590 (60.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Spencer

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Spencer show that 17.0% or 33 of the total 194 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 56.0%, comprising of 28 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Spencer
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children124 (96.1%)5 (3.9%)
1 or 2 Children22 (44.0%)28 (56.0%)
3 or 4 Children15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total161 (83.0%)33 (17.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Spencer

According to the poverty data in Spencer, 40.7% or 11 single-father households and 53.7% or 87 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 48 households (92.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Spencer
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)39 (35.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)48 (92.3%)
3 or 4 Children11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (40.7%)87 (53.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Spencer

The poverty data for Spencer shows that 33 of the married-couple family households (17.0%) and 98 of the single-parent households (51.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 households (56.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Spencer
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children5 (3.9%)39 (34.5%)
1 or 2 Children28 (56.0%)48 (73.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (17.0%)98 (51.8%)

Race in Spencer

The most populous races in Spencer are White / Caucasian (1,938 | 94.2%), Two or more Races (60 | 2.9%), and Asian (57 | 2.8%).
Race in Spencer
Race# Population% Population
Asian572.8%
Black / African American20.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino120.6%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,93894.2%
Two or more Races602.9%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,057100.0%

Ancestry in Spencer

The most populous ancestries reported in Spencer are Irish (361 | 17.5%), English (318 | 15.5%), German (289 | 14.1%), American (197 | 9.6%), and Scotch-Irish (109 | 5.3%), together accounting for 61.9% of all Spencer residents.
Ancestry in Spencer
Ancestry# Population% Population
African50.2%
American1979.6%
Belgian50.2%
British190.9%
Dutch50.2%
English31815.5%
French592.9%
French Canadian70.3%
German28914.1%
Irish36117.5%
Korean602.9%
Puerto Rican60.3%
Scotch-Irish1095.3%
Scottish120.6%
Spanish60.3%
Subsaharan African50.2%
Swedish90.4%
Welsh201.0%
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Immigrants in Spencer

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Spencer came from Asia (15 | 0.7%), Philippines (15 | 0.7%), South Eastern Asia (15 | 0.7%), Europe (8 | 0.4%), and France (8 | 0.4%), together accounting for 3.0% of all Spencer residents.
Immigrants in Spencer
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa50.2%
Asia150.7%
Europe80.4%
France80.4%
Philippines150.7%
South Eastern Asia150.7%
Western Europe80.4%
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Sex and Age in Spencer

Sex and Age in Spencer

The most populous age groups in Spencer are 20 to 24 Years (137 | 13.4%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (94 | 9.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Spencer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years75 (7.3%)60 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years78 (7.6%)70 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years17 (1.7%)12 (1.2%)
15 to 19 Years15 (1.5%)94 (9.1%)
20 to 24 Years137 (13.4%)31 (3.0%)
25 to 29 Years61 (6.0%)84 (8.1%)
30 to 34 Years97 (9.5%)50 (4.8%)
35 to 39 Years50 (4.9%)11 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Years91 (8.9%)19 (1.8%)
45 to 49 Years33 (3.2%)72 (7.0%)
50 to 54 Years52 (5.1%)60 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years69 (6.8%)70 (6.8%)
60 to 64 Years103 (10.1%)74 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years71 (7.0%)60 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years21 (2.1%)82 (7.9%)
75 to 79 Years22 (2.1%)90 (8.7%)
80 to 84 Years25 (2.5%)21 (2.0%)
85 Years and over5 (0.5%)75 (7.2%)
Total1,022 (100.0%)1,035 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Spencer

Median Family Size in Spencer

The median family size in Spencer is 3.41 persons per family, with single male/father families (27 | 7.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.19 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (162 | 42.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.33 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Spencer
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple194 (50.6%)3.37
Single Male/Father27 (7.0%)4.19
Single Female/Mother162 (42.3%)3.33
Total Families383 (100.0%)3.41

Median Household Size in Spencer

The median household size in Spencer is 2.23 persons per household, with single male/father households (27 | 3.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.3 persons per household. non-family households (509 | 57.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Spencer
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple194 (21.7%)3.37
Single Male/Father27 (3.0%)4.30
Single Female/Mother162 (18.2%)3.70
Non-family509 (57.1%)1.21
Total Households892 (100.0%)2.23

Household Size by Marriage Status in Spencer

Out of a total of 892 households in Spencer, 383 (42.9%) are family households, while 509 (57.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 167, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 433.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Spencer
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-433 (48.5%)
2-Person Households167 (18.7%)65 (7.3%)
3-Person Households147 (16.5%)11 (1.2%)
4-Person Households51 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households10 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households8 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total383 (42.9%)509 (57.1%)

Female Fertility in Spencer

Fertility by Age in Spencer

Average fertility rate in Spencer is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 234.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Spencer
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years22 (100.0%)234.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total22 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Spencer

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Spencer
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Spencer

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Spencer
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School22 (100.0%)180.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total22 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Spencer

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Spencer
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Spencer

Employment by Class of Employer in Spencer

Among the 450 employed individuals in Spencer, private company employees (304 | 67.6%), self-employed (not incorporated) (70 | 15.6%), and local government employees (27 | 6.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Spencer
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees30467.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7015.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations214.7%
Local Government Employees276.0%
State Government Employees235.1%
Federal Government Employees51.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total450100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Spencer

According to the labor force statistics for Spencer, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,737), 34.1% or 592 individuals are in the labor force, with 24.0% or 142 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 78.0% or 131 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 40.3% or 25 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Spencer
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years131 (78.0%)39 (29.8%)
25 to 29 Years70 (48.3%)22 (31.4%)
30 to 34 Years62 (42.2%)25 (40.3%)
35 to 44 Years125 (73.1%)40 (32.0%)
45 to 54 Years97 (44.7%)11 (11.3%)
55 to 59 Years56 (40.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years34 (19.2%)5 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years12 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total592 (34.1%)142 (24.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Spencer

According to labor force statistics for Spencer, 44.6% of individuals (444) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (996) are in the labor force, with 23.2% or 103 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 68.6% or 59 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 71.0% or 22 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Spencer
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School31 (15.3%)143 (71.0%)
High School Diploma227 (48.6%)156 (33.5%)
College / Associate Degree127 (52.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher59 (68.6%)7 (8.5%)
Total444 (44.6%)231 (23.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Spencer

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Spencer are Health Diagnosing & Treating (40 | 8.9%), Health Technologists (36 | 8.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (27 | 6.0%), Community & Social Service (21 | 4.7%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (18 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Spencer

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Spencer, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Spencer
OccupationMaleFemale
Management11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science24 (88.9%)3 (11.1%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4 (10.0%)36 (90.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Total (Category)39 (39.4%)60 (60.6%)
Total (Overall)282 (62.7%)168 (37.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Spencer are Healthcare Support (30 | 6.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (20 | 4.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (12 | 2.7%), Security & Protection (10 | 2.2%), and Law Enforcement (10 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Spencer

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Spencer, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (70.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (73.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (66.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (30.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Spencer
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support8 (26.7%)22 (73.3%)
Security & Protection10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving14 (70.0%)6 (30.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4 (33.3%)8 (66.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)36 (50.0%)36 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)282 (62.7%)168 (37.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Spencer are Sales & Related (74 | 16.4%), and Office & Administration (12 | 2.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Spencer

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Spencer
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related18 (24.3%)56 (75.7%)
Office & Administration6 (50.0%)6 (50.0%)
Total (Category)24 (27.9%)62 (72.1%)
Total (Overall)282 (62.7%)168 (37.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Spencer are Construction & Extraction (36 | 8.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (7 | 1.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Spencer

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Spencer
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)282 (62.7%)168 (37.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Spencer are Material Moving (103 | 22.9%), Transportation (42 | 9.3%), and Production (5 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Spencer

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Spencer
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Transportation42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving98 (95.2%)5 (4.9%)
Total (Category)140 (93.3%)10 (6.7%)
Total (Overall)282 (62.7%)168 (37.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Spencer

Employment Industries in Spencer

The major employment industries in Spencer include Retail Trade (95 | 21.1%), Manufacturing (91 | 20.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (74 | 16.4%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (39 | 8.7%), and Transportation & Warehousing (35 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Spencer

Employment Industries by Sex in Spencer

The Spencer industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Spencer
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing86 (94.5%)5 (5.5%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Retail Trade41 (43.2%)54 (56.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services14 (45.2%)17 (54.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance12 (16.2%)62 (83.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Public Administration14 (77.8%)4 (22.2%)
Total282 (62.7%)168 (37.3%)

Education in Spencer

School Enrollment in Spencer

The most common levels of schooling among the 254 students in Spencer are elementary school (90 | 35.4%), high school (79 | 31.1%), and nursery / preschool (41 | 16.1%).
School Enrollment in Spencer
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4116.1%
Kindergarten155.9%
Elementary School9035.4%
Middle School259.8%
High School7931.1%
College / Undergraduate41.6%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total254100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Spencer

Out of a total of 254 students who are enrolled in schools in Spencer, 17 (6.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 237 (93.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (34.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 134 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Spencer
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old134 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds15 (65.2%)8 (34.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds55 (85.9%)9 (14.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total237 (93.3%)17 (6.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Spencer

Education (49 | 35.5%), business (19 | 13.8%), arts & humanities (17 | 12.3%), communications (14 | 10.1%), and science & technology (11 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 138 individuals in Spencer who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Spencer
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics64.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences42.9%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences32.2%
Engineering53.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology118.0%
Business1913.8%
Education4935.5%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History107.2%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications1410.1%
Arts & Humanities1712.3%
Total138100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Spencer

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Spencer

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Spencer are males with 1 vehicle (90, accounting for 32.0%) and females with 1 vehicle (65, making up 53.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Spencer
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle31 (11.0%)20 (11.9%)
1 Vehicle90 (32.0%)65 (38.7%)
2 Vehicles78 (27.8%)34 (20.2%)
3 Vehicles32 (11.4%)24 (14.3%)
4 Vehicles50 (17.8%)25 (14.9%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total281 (100.0%)168 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Spencer

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Spencer are 5 to 9 minutes (159 commuters, 42.6%), 30 to 34 minutes (39 commuters, 10.5%), and 10 to 14 minutes (34 commuters, 9.1%).
Commute Time in Spencer
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes328.6%
5 to 9 Minutes15942.6%
10 to 14 Minutes349.1%
15 to 19 Minutes143.7%
20 to 24 Minutes92.4%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes3910.5%
35 to 39 Minutes41.1%
40 to 44 Minutes30.8%
45 to 59 Minutes318.3%
60 to 89 Minutes154.0%
90 or more Minutes338.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Spencer

The most common commute times in Spencer are 5 to 9 minutes (54 commuters, 25.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (105 commuters, 64.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Spencer
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes25 (11.9%)7 (4.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes54 (25.7%)105 (64.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes21 (10.0%)13 (8.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)14 (8.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)9 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes30 (14.3%)9 (5.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes4 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes3 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes31 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes9 (4.3%)6 (3.7%)
90 or more Minutes33 (15.7%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Spencer

The most frequent times of departure to work in Spencer are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (48, 22.9%) for males and 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (45, 27.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Spencer
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM21 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM41 (19.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM17 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM9 (4.3%)5 (3.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM15 (7.1%)3 (1.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM48 (22.9%)12 (7.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM9 (4.3%)7 (4.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM13 (6.2%)44 (27.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)45 (27.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)22 (13.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM28 (13.3%)12 (7.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5 (2.4%)10 (6.1%)
Total210 (100.0%)163 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Spencer

Occupancy by Ownership in Spencer

Of the total 892 dwellings in Spencer, owner-occupied units account for 358 (40.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 534 (59.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Spencer
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units35840.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units53459.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units892100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Spencer

Occupancy by Household Size in Spencer
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household43348.5%
2-Person Household23226.0%
3-Person Household15817.7%
4+ Person Household697.7%
Total Housing Units892100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Spencer

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Spencer
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household192 (44.3%)241 (55.7%)
2-Person Household111 (47.8%)121 (52.2%)
3-Person Household48 (30.4%)110 (69.6%)
4+ Person Household7 (10.1%)62 (89.9%)
Total Housing Units358 (40.1%)534 (59.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Spencer

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Spencer
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School77 (45.0%)94 (55.0%)
High School Diploma112 (25.2%)332 (74.8%)
College/Associate Degree126 (59.2%)87 (40.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher43 (67.2%)21 (32.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Spencer

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Spencer
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years13815.5%
35 to 44 Years738.2%
45 to 54 Years15217.0%
55 to 64 Years17619.7%
65 to 74 Years17219.3%
75 to 84 Years11412.8%
85 Years and Over677.5%
Total892100.0%

Housing Finances in Spencer

Median Income by Occupancy in Spencer

Median Income by Occupancy in Spencer
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied358 (40.1%)$36,250
Renter-Occupied534 (59.9%)$21,989
Average892 (100.0%)$23,983

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Spencer

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Spencer
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)56 (10.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9998 (2.2%)19 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99994 (26.3%)114 (21.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99922 (6.1%)43 (8.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99920 (5.6%)94 (17.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99929 (8.1%)88 (16.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99937 (10.3%)16 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99948 (13.4%)14 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99942 (11.7%)53 (9.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99945 (12.6%)6 (1.1%)
$150,000 or more13 (3.6%)31 (5.8%)
Total358 (100.0%)534 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Spencer

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Spencer
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300134 (37.4%)25 (4.7%)
$300 to $499142 (39.7%)197 (36.9%)
$500 to $79918 (5.0%)110 (20.6%)
$800 to $99929 (8.1%)108 (20.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49926 (7.3%)58 (10.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9995 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more4 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total358 (100.0%)534 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Spencer

Housing Structures in Spencer

Housing Structures in Spencer
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached64071.8%
Single Unit, Attached20.2%
2 Unit Apartments343.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments606.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments60.7%
10 or more Apartments11512.9%
Mobile Home / Other353.9%
Total892100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Spencer

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Spencer
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached347 (54.2%)293 (45.8%)
Single Unit, Attached2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)115 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other9 (25.7%)26 (74.3%)
Total358 (40.1%)534 (59.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Spencer

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Spencer
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms16 (4.5%)166 (31.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms108 (30.2%)178 (33.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms154 (43.0%)119 (22.3%)
8 or more Rooms80 (22.4%)71 (13.3%)
Total358 (100.0%)534 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Spencer

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Spencer
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas297 (83.0%)349 (65.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity49 (13.7%)153 (28.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene7 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels5 (1.4%)26 (4.9%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)6 (1.1%)
Total358 (100.0%)534 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Spencer

Household Vehicle Usage in Spencer
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle73 (20.4%)174 (32.6%)
1 Vehicle124 (34.6%)302 (56.6%)
2 Vehicles116 (32.4%)28 (5.2%)
3 or more Vehicles45 (12.6%)30 (5.6%)
Total358 (100.0%)534 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Spencer

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Spencer

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units28474
Median Property Value$107,800$97,500
Median Household Income$26,406$7
Monthly Housing Costs$304$0
Real Estate Taxes$369$6

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Spencer

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Spencer
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00031 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99995 (33.5%)39 (52.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999153 (53.9%)30 (40.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9995 (1.8%)5 (6.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total284 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Spencer

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Spencer
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999133 (46.8%)8 (10.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99925 (8.8%)3 (4.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99929 (10.2%)4 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99930 (10.6%)8 (10.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99925 (8.8%)18 (24.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99936 (12.7%)17 (23.0%)
$150,000 or more6 (2.1%)9 (12.2%)
Total284 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Spencer

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Spencer
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x68 (23.9%)61,250 (82,770.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x90 (31.7%)41 (55.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x39 (13.7%)14 (18.9%)
4.0x or more87 (30.6%)8 (10.8%)
Total284 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Spencer

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Spencer
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800196 (69.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49935 (12.3%)51 (68.9%)
$800 to $1,4995 (1.8%)12 (16.2%)
Total284 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Spencer

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spencer

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spencer
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years177 (92.7%)14 (7.3%)
6 to 18 Years230 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years171 (83.4%)34 (16.6%)
26 to 34 Years175 (70.3%)74 (29.7%)
35 to 44 Years171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years217 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years303 (95.9%)13 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years224 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older186 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,854 (93.2%)135 (6.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Spencer

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Spencer
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born177 (92.7%)14 (7.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen230 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen171 (83.4%)34 (16.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Spencer

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Spencer
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000677 (93.6%)46 (6.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999451 (97.2%)13 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999193 (97.0%)6 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999286 (89.9%)32 (10.1%)
$100,000 and over244 (86.5%)38 (13.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spencer

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spencer
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 687 (45.6%)90 (47.1%)
6 to 18 Years202 (87.8%)83 (36.1%)
19 to 25 Years94 (45.9%)77 (37.6%)
25 to 34 Years94 (37.8%)81 (32.5%)
35 to 44 Years123 (71.9%)49 (28.6%)
45 to 54 Years156 (71.9%)61 (28.1%)
55 to 64 Years192 (60.8%)125 (39.6%)
65 to 74 Years219 (97.8%)63 (28.1%)
75 Years and over186 (100.0%)109 (58.6%)
Total1,353 (68.0%)738 (37.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Spencer

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Spencer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (8.9%)
18 to 34 Years32 (11.1%)60 (23.9%)
35 to 64 Years102 (25.6%)103 (33.7%)
65 to 74 Years74 (80.4%)50 (37.9%)
75 Years and over22 (51.2%)123 (86.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Spencer

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Spencer: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years27 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (4.5%)13 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years42 (45.7%)8 (6.1%)
75 Years and over5 (11.6%)86 (60.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Spencer: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years61 (15.3%)29 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years13 (14.1%)18 (13.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)22 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Spencer: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)25 (10.0%)
35 to 64 Years35 (8.8%)31 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years41 (44.6%)5 (3.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)47 (32.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Spencer: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (4.8%)35 (13.9%)
35 to 64 Years67 (16.8%)53 (17.3%)
65 to 74 Years55 (59.8%)38 (28.8%)
75 Years and over22 (51.2%)42 (29.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Spencer: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years16 (4.0%)29 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years8 (8.7%)10 (7.6%)
75 Years and over12 (27.9%)19 (13.3%)

Technology Access in Spencer

Computing Device Access in Spencer

Computing Device Access in Spencer
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop37842.4%
Smartphone53259.6%
Tablet38443.0%
No Computing Device25128.1%
Total892100.0%

Internet Access in Spencer

Internet Access in Spencer
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home45150.6%
Cellular Data Only14015.7%
Satellite Internet80.9%
No Internet29232.7%
Total892100.0%

Spencer Summary

Spencer, West Virginia is a small town located in Roane County, West Virginia. It is situated on the banks of the Elk River, and is the county seat of Roane County. The population of Spencer was 2,322 at the 2010 census.

History

Spencer was founded in 1817 by William Spencer, a Revolutionary War veteran. The town was originally known as Spencer’s Station, and was a stop on the Northwestern Turnpike. The town was incorporated in 1832, and the name was changed to Spencer.
In the late 19th century, Spencer was a major center of the timber industry. The town was home to several sawmills, and the timber industry provided employment for many of the town’s residents.

Geography

Spencer is located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha Rivers. The town is situated in the Appalachian Mountains, and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The climate in Spencer is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters.

Economy

Spencer’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, and the surrounding area is known for its apple orchards. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy, as the town is a popular destination for outdoor recreation.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Spencer was 2,322. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
The median income for a household in Spencer was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,813. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 16.2% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Spencer is a small town with a rich history and a vibrant economy. The town is home to a diverse population, and is a popular destination for outdoor recreation. With its beautiful scenery and friendly people, Spencer is a great place to live and visit.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Spencer?
Per Capita income in Spencer is $20,127.
What is the Median Family Income in Spencer?
Median Family Income in Spencer is $41,131.
What is the Median Household income in Spencer?
Median Household Income in Spencer is $23,983.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Spencer?
Income or Wage Gap in Spencer is 37.4%.
Women in Spencer earn 62.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Spencer?
Inequality or Gini Index in Spencer is 0.51.
What is the Total Population of Spencer?
Total Population of Spencer is 2,057.
What is the Total Male Population of Spencer?
Total Male Population of Spencer is 1,022.
What is the Total Female Population of Spencer?
Total Female Population of Spencer is 1,035.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Spencer?
There are 98.74 Males per 100 Females in Spencer.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Spencer?
There are 101.27 Females per 100 Males in Spencer.
What is the Median Population Age in Spencer?
Median Population Age in Spencer is 43.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Spencer
Average Family Size in Spencer is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Spencer
Average Household Size in Spencer is 2.2 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Spencer?
There are 592 People in the Labor Forcein in Spencer.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Spencer?
34.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Spencer.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Spencer?
Unemployment Rate in Spencer is 24.0%.