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Spencer

South Dakota · 313 residents · 0.268 sq mi
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Spencer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,583. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 99% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 49% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

313
+99%vs 2000
vs 157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,168 / sq mi
+99%vs 2000
vs 586 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.7
+9%vs 2000
vs 37.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
641322002683361990201020202024Spencer
2024103
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$11,583
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,235
−30%vs 2000
vs $13,164 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.4%
+6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$211
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $356 in 2000
US average: $450
71.7%
−9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.3% in 2000
28.3% rent
1.3
−13%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(2)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(304)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(9)
Diversity Score7%(22)
7
+338%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.7%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.8%
−25.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.9%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 19.9 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, South Dakota?

Spencer, South Dakota has about 313 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Spencer, South Dakota?

The typical household in Spencer, South Dakota earns about $11,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spencer, South Dakota expensive?

In Spencer, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $211 a month.

How educated are people in Spencer, South Dakota?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Spencer, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spencer, South Dakota?

About 17.4% of people in Spencer, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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