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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Spencer County

Kentucky · 11,766 residents · 186.67 sq mi
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Spencer County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,042. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 1990. 11% 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 $114,200. Households here earn about 40% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,766
+73%since 1990
from 6,801 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
+73%since 1990
from 36 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.1
+5%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,042
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,680 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,848
+89%since 1990
from $10,502 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.8%
−10.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,200
+77%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$426
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $282 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.6%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
17.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+13%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(6,624)
Black2.3%(156)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(15)
Diversity Score6.4%(432)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(11,377)
Black1.1%(132)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(132)
Asian0.1%(10)
Diversity Score5.8%(680)
Diversity Score
6
−9%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.4%
+17.8 ptssince 1990
from 57.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
−26%since 1990
from 30.7 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
Shelby County
Income$82,604+76%
Home value$304,800+167%
Population51,243+144%
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SPENCER COUNTY VS
Nelson County
Income$69,562+48%
Home value$238,000+108%
Population49,036+134%
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SPENCER COUNTY VS
Anderson County
Income$74,488+58%
Home value$225,100+97%
Population25,225+20%
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SPENCER COUNTY VS
Washington County
Income$61,616+31%
Home value$179,200+57%
Population12,368−41%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spencer County, Kentucky?

Spencer County, Kentucky has about 11,766 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Spencer County, Kentucky earns about $47,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spencer County, Kentucky expensive?

In Spencer County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $114,200, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Spencer County, Kentucky?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Spencer County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spencer County, Kentucky?

About 8.8% of people in Spencer County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spencer County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Spencer County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,965 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 801.02Census Tract 802Census Tract 801.01Census Tract 801.03
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 40071ZIP 40046
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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