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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Spencer

New York · 815 residents · 1.035 sq mi
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Spencer has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $54,100. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% 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

815
+11%vs 2000
vs 731 in 2000
1990 – 2025
787 / sq mi
+11%vs 2000
vs 706 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.9
−9%vs 2000
vs 37.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6567708839961K1990201020202024Spencer
2024932
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,125
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,955 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,245
−29%vs 2000
vs $15,925 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.7%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$54,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$366
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $473 in 2000
US average: $450
64.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.8% in 2000
35.4% rent
2.3
+12%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(713)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(27)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(789)
Black2.6%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(5)
Diversity Score8.3%(68)
8
+122%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.8%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.7%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.7 min
+41%vs 2000
vs 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Spencer, New York?

Spencer, New York has about 815 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Spencer, New York?

The typical household in Spencer, New York earns about $23,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spencer, New York expensive?

In Spencer, New York, the median home is worth about $54,100, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Spencer, New York?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Spencer, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spencer, New York?

About 10.7% of people in Spencer, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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