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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Spencer

Tennessee · 1,713 residents · 6.555 sq mi
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Spencer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,583. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $51,300. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,713
+52%since 1990
from 1,125 in 1990
1990 – 2025
261 / sq mi
+52%since 1990
from 172 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+8%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Spencer
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,583
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,208 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,529
+58%since 1990
from $8,578 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.9%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$313
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $181 in 1990
US average: $602
78.2%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 80.2% in 1990
21.8% rent
2.0
+27%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,692)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score1.3%(23)
1
−1%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.4%
+14.9 ptssince 1990
from 45.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−21%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Spencer, Tennessee?

Spencer, Tennessee has about 1,713 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Spencer, Tennessee?

The typical household in Spencer, Tennessee earns about $25,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spencer, Tennessee expensive?

In Spencer, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $51,300, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Spencer, Tennessee?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Spencer, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spencer, Tennessee?

About 23.9% of people in Spencer, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spencer, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Spencer, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 588 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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