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CITY · 2010 ACS

Spencerville

New Mexico · 1,258 residents · 5.255 sq mi
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Spencerville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,875. Population has fallen 30% since 2011, a loss of 552 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $174,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
1,258
−30%vs 2011
vs 1,810 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
239 / sq mi
−30%vs 2011
vs 344 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+7%vs 2011
vs 37.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Spencerville
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $75,067 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,567
+3%vs 2011
vs $20,977 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
−14.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+12.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+20%vs 2011
vs 0.350 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $149,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−53.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
4.2
+109%vs 2011
vs 2.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(1,550)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(186)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(74)
Diversity Score31.8%(576)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(905)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(250)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.7%(549)
Diversity Score
44
+37%vs 2011
vs 32 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 26.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.4% in 2011
Female
53.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.6% in 2011
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spencerville, New Mexico?

Spencerville, New Mexico has about 1,258 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spencerville, New Mexico?

The typical household in Spencerville, New Mexico earns about $41,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spencerville, New Mexico expensive?

In Spencerville, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $174,800.

How educated are people in Spencerville, New Mexico?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Spencerville, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spencerville, New Mexico?

About 20.2% of people in Spencerville, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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