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Spencer

Ohio · 684 residents · 0.986 sq mi
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Spencer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,222. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $114,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
684
−8%since 2000
from 747 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
694 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 758 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+23%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5226267318359391990201020202024Spencer
2024628
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,222
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,404 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,646
+36%since 2000
from $16,708 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,400
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−3%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(734)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(654)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(21)
Diversity Score11.9%(81)
Diversity Score
12
+408%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+64%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spencer, Ohio?

Spencer, Ohio has about 684 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spencer, Ohio?

The typical household in Spencer, Ohio earns about $47,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spencer, Ohio expensive?

In Spencer, Ohio, the median home is worth about $114,400, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Spencer, Ohio?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Spencer, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spencer, Ohio?

About 14.9% of people in Spencer, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spencer, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Spencer, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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