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Spencer

Nebraska · 537 residents · 0.598 sq mi
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Spencer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $23,400. Households here earn about 31% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
537
−1%vs 2000
vs 541 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
898 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 905 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.1
−11%vs 2000
vs 41.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2693434184925661990201020202024Spencer
2024312
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,917
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,636 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,911
−31%vs 2000
vs $14,466 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
16.9%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$241
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $319 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.7% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+15%vs 2000
vs 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(539)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(535)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
Diversity Score
1
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.4%
−7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
+31%vs 2000
vs 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spencer, Nebraska?

Spencer, Nebraska has about 537 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Spencer, Nebraska?

The typical household in Spencer, Nebraska earns about $17,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spencer, Nebraska expensive?

In Spencer, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $23,400, and the typical rent is about $241 a month.

How educated are people in Spencer, Nebraska?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Spencer, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spencer, Nebraska?

About 16.9% of people in Spencer, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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