Spencer is a city located in Oklahoma County Oklahoma. Spencer has a 2024 population of 3,860. Spencer is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -3.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,980 in 2020.
The average household income in Spencer is $60,873 with a poverty rate of 16.95%. The median age in Spencer is 41 years: 38.3 years for males, and 48.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spencer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,066 | 52.05% |
| White | 1,354 | 34.11% |
| Two or more races | 293 | 7.38% |
| Other race | 186 | 4.69% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,737 | 2.28 | 67 | 33 |
| Married | 699 | 3.14 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Non Family | 665 | 1.03 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Female | 203 | 3.42 | 36 | 64 |
| Male | 170 | 2.27 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
67.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 200 | 7.06% |
| Associates Degree | 152 | 5.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 328 | 11.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 257 | 9.07% |
| High School Graduate | 1,167 | 41.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 0.71% |
| Some College | 708 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,440 | 1,347 | 349 |
| White | 1,081 | 1,018 | 192 |
| Hispanic | 179 | 115 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 130 | 113 | 11 |
| Other Race | 68 | 22 | 6 |
| Asian | 39 | 39 | 27 |
| Native American | 23 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 69.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $23,819 | $0 | $21,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,515 | $43,179 | $41,424 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,964 | $24,777 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,821 | $38,563 | $32,642 |
| Some College | $33,761 | $33,542 | $33,845 |
$33,821
Average Earnings
$38,563
Average Male
$32,642
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.2% of Spencer residents speak only English, while 12.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,064 | 291 | 14.1% |
| White | 1,240 | 180 | 14.52% |
| Hispanic | 436 | 169 | 38.76% |
| Multiple | 292 | 96 | 32.88% |
| Native | 31 | 16 | 51.61% |
16.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.77%
Male Poverty Rate
18.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Spencer is Native, with 51.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Spencer is Black, with 14.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.82% |
| High School | 16.2% |
| Some College | 6.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 10.48% |
| Female Employed | 7.04% |
| Male Employed | 5.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,632 | $72,685 |
| Households | $54,452 | $60,873 |
| Married Families | $77,529 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,733 | $39,652 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
228
Number of Veterans
189
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 70 |
| First Gulf War | 69 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 91 |
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 145 | 12.52% |
| Black | 83 | 5.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.29%
Born in Spencer
94.36%
Native Born
5.64%
Foreign Born
2.7%
Non Citizen
2.95%
Naturalized
94.36% of Spencer residents were born in the United States, with 63.29% having been born in Oklahoma. 2.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,710 | -30 | -0.8% |
| 2028 | 3,740 | -30 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 3,770 | -30 | -0.79% |
| 2026 | 3,800 | -30 | -0.78% |
| 2025 | 3,830 | -30 | -0.78% |
| 2024 | 3,860 | -30 | -0.77% |
| 2023 | 3,890 | -19 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 3,909 | -34 | -0.86% |
| 2021 | 3,943 | -37 | -0.93% |
| 2020 | 3,980 | 8 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 3,972 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 3,978 | -16 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 3,994 | -35 | -0.87% |
| 2016 | 4,029 | -8 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 4,037 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 4,035 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 4,034 | 30 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 4,004 | 43 | 1.09% |
| 2011 | 3,961 | 31 | 0.79% |
| 2010 | 3,930 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,746 | -226 | -5.69% |
| 1990 | 3,972 | -92 | -2.26% |
| 1980 | 4,064 | 461 | 12.79% |
| 1970 | 3,603 | -107 | -2.88% |