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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Spencer County

Indiana · 20,391 residents · 396.888 sq mi
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Spencer County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,451. 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 has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $85,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,391
+5%since 1990
from 19,490 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 49 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.3
+11%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,451
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,777 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,000
+57%since 1990
from $11,462 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.9%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,400
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$423
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
83.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
16.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+23%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(19,213)
Black0.8%(160)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(117)
Asian0.2%(48)
Diversity Score5%(966)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(19,793)
Black0.5%(110)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(303)
Asian0.2%(39)
Diversity Score5.5%(1,119)
Diversity Score
5
+11%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.2%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−27%since 1990
from 26.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Spencer County to nearby counties

SPENCER COUNTY VS
Warrick County
Income$89,844+112%
Home value$242,500+184%
Population66,803+233%
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SPENCER COUNTY VS
Hancock County
Income$65,464+54%
Home value$141,200+65%
Population9,050−55%
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SPENCER COUNTY VS
Daviess County
Income$68,214+61%
Home value$199,900+134%
Population104,898+423%
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SPENCER COUNTY VS
Perry County
Income$61,151+44%
Home value$163,400+91%
Population19,389−3%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spencer County, Indiana?

Spencer County, Indiana has about 20,391 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Spencer County, Indiana?

The typical household in Spencer County, Indiana earns about $42,451 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spencer County, Indiana expensive?

In Spencer County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $85,400, and the typical rent is about $423 a month.

How educated are people in Spencer County, Indiana?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Spencer County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spencer County, Indiana?

About 6.9% of people in Spencer County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spencer County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Spencer County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 901 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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11 ZIP codes
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