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Spencer

Idaho · 37 residents · 1.142 sq mi
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Spencer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,992. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $18,000. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 59% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37
−3%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.3
−2%since 2000
from 55.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4132332411990201020202024Spencer
202419
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,992
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,809
+69%since 2000
from $11,711 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−56.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.186
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade50%
US avg: 10.9%
Information50%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$18,000
−73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−49.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
40.3%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.9
−61%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.6%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
20.5%
−53.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
14.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
Female
86.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spencer, Idaho?

Spencer, Idaho has about 37 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spencer, Idaho?

The typical household in Spencer, Idaho earns about $18,992 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spencer, Idaho expensive?

In Spencer, Idaho, the median home is worth about $18,000.

How educated are people in Spencer, Idaho?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Spencer, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spencer, Idaho?

About 0.0% of people in Spencer, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spencer, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Spencer, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 429 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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