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CITY · 2020 ACS

Spencerville

New Mexico · 1,138 residents · 5.255 sq mi
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Spencerville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,500. Population has fallen 29% since 2019, a loss of 471 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $151,600. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,138
−29%since 2019
from 1,609 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
217 / sq mi
−29%since 2019
from 306 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+24%since 2019
from 36.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Spencerville
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $72,738 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,789
−24%since 2019
from $35,084 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $137,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,356
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,279 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 80.0% in 2019
20.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+42%since 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(1,139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(347)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(123)
Diversity Score55.8%(898)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(732)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(256)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other6.2%(71)
Diversity Score58%(660)
Diversity Score
58
+4%since 2019
from 56 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 15.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 85.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
−9%since 2019
from 29.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 70.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 21.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
Female
54.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 52.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 14.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spencerville, New Mexico?

Spencerville, New Mexico has about 1,138 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spencerville, New Mexico earns about $56,500 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 $151,600, and the typical rent is about $1,356 a month.

How educated are people in Spencerville, New Mexico?

About 18.0% 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 4.5% of people in Spencerville, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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