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Spencer

Indiana · 2,508 residents · 1.594 sq mi
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Spencer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,664. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $75,200. Households here earn about 31% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,508
−1%since 1990
from 2,536 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,573 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,591 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+13%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Spencer
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,664
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,034 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,843
+53%since 1990
from $10,359 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.5%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$481
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $334 in 1990
US average: $602
61.7%
−7.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
38.3% rent
2.6
+24%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(2,530)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.6%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,461)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0.4%(10)
Diversity Score3%(75)
3
+406%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.0%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 66.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.5 min
−3%since 1990
from 24.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Spencer, Indiana?

Spencer, Indiana has about 2,508 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Spencer, Indiana?

The typical household in Spencer, Indiana earns about $28,664 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spencer, Indiana expensive?

In Spencer, Indiana, the median home is worth about $75,200, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Spencer, Indiana?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Spencer, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spencer, Indiana?

About 9.5% of people in Spencer, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spencer, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Spencer, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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