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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Spencer

West Virginia · 2,352 residents · 1.249 sq mi
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Spencer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,773. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,800. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

2,352
+4%since 1990
from 2,263 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,883 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,812 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 40.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Spencer
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,773
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,452 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,976
+59%since 1990
from $8,171 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.0%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 26.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$350
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $226 in 1990
US average: $602
58.6%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 60.5% in 1990
41.4% rent
2.5
+2%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(2,263)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,279)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(18)
Asian0.7%(16)
Diversity Score3.9%(93)
4
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.4%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 63.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
+29%since 1990
from 13.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Spencer, West Virginia?

Spencer, West Virginia has about 2,352 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Spencer, West Virginia?

The typical household in Spencer, West Virginia earns about $19,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spencer, West Virginia expensive?

In Spencer, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $48,800, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Spencer, West Virginia?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Spencer, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spencer, West Virginia?

About 31.0% of people in Spencer, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spencer, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Spencer, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 89 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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