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Spencer

Wisconsin · 1,925 residents · 1.97 sq mi
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Spencer has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,339. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,925
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
977 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 981 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+4%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Spencer
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,339
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,665 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,449
+27%since 2000
from $17,665 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+28%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,903)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(18)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(50)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,859)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(94)
Diversity Score
5
+91%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+98%since 2000
from 9.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spencer, Wisconsin?

Spencer, Wisconsin has about 1,925 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spencer, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Spencer, Wisconsin earns about $51,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spencer, Wisconsin expensive?

In Spencer, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $114,600, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Spencer, Wisconsin?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Spencer, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spencer, Wisconsin?

About 6.2% of people in Spencer, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spencer, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Spencer, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 168 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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