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Spencer

New York · 759 residents · 1.035 sq mi
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Spencer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,200. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $96,200. Households here earn about 38% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% 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
759
+4%since 2000
from 731 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
733 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 706 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+10%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6567708839961K1990201020202024Spencer
2024932
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,955 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,178
+20%since 2000
from $15,925 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$505
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−26.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+35%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(718)
Black2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(62)
Diversity Score
8
+118%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% 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
10.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.9%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Female
62.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.6%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spencer, New York?

Spencer, New York has about 759 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spencer, New York earns about $34,200 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 $96,200, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Spencer, New York?

About 25.7% 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 17.7% of people in Spencer, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spencer, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Spencer, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 56 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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