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Spencer

North Carolina · 3,267 residents · 3.126 sq mi
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Spencer has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,531. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $105,200. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,267
−3%since 2000
from 3,355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,045 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,073 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+3%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Spencer
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,531
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,687 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,706
+14%since 2000
from $16,354 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing9.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−23.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+22%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(2,267)
Black23.5%(790)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(227)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.3%(1,954)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(1,808)
Black32.5%(1,063)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(299)
Asian0.9%(28)
Other4.3%(140)
Diversity Score74.4%(2,431)
Diversity Score
74
+28%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spencer, North Carolina?

Spencer, North Carolina has about 3,267 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spencer, North Carolina?

The typical household in Spencer, North Carolina earns about $39,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spencer, North Carolina expensive?

In Spencer, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $105,200, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Spencer, North Carolina?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Spencer, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spencer, North Carolina?

About 25.9% of people in Spencer, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spencer, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Spencer, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 48 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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