Spencer is a city located in Van Buren County Tennessee. Spencer has a 2024 population of 1,564. It is also the county seat of Van Buren County. Spencer is currently growing at a rate of 1.62% annually and its population has increased by 6.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,462 in 2020.
The average household income in Spencer is $56,260 with a poverty rate of 9.76%. The median age in Spencer is 48.8 years: 46.7 years for males, and 51.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spencer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,378 | 92.24% |
| Two or more races | 110 | 7.36% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 635 | 2.21 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Married | 278 | 2.57 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Non Family | 193 | 0 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Female | 131 | 3.15 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Male | 33 | 2.55 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
71.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 122 | 10.32% |
| Associates Degree | 87 | 7.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 60 | 5.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 3.81% |
| High School Graduate | 613 | 51.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 96 | 8.12% |
| Some College | 159 | 13.45% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,087 | 899 | 88 |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 65 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 19.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,875 | $43,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,674 | $36,250 | $28,795 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,955 | $36,667 | $27,888 |
| Some College | $26,875 | $0 | $28,750 |
$31,955
Average Earnings
$36,667
Average Male
$27,888
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.51% of Spencer residents speak only English, while 0.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,293 | 97 | 7.5% |
| Multiple | 110 | 40 | 36.36% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 100% |
9.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.2%
Male Poverty Rate
9.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Spencer is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Spencer is White, with 7.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.5% |
| High School | 8.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.93% |
| Some College | 3.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.29% |
| Female Employed | 2.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,750 | $66,679 |
| Households | $46,563 | $56,260 |
| Married Families | $69,615 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,417 | $28,449 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.7%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
75
Number of Veterans
71
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 6.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.8%
Labor Force Participation
45.6%
Employment Rate
0.5%
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
82.2%
Born in Spencer
99.67%
Native Born
0.33%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.33%
Naturalized
99.67% of Spencer residents were born in the United States, with 82.2% having been born in Tennessee. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,693 | 26 | 1.56% |
| 2028 | 1,667 | 26 | 1.58% |
| 2027 | 1,641 | 25 | 1.55% |
| 2026 | 1,616 | 26 | 1.64% |
| 2025 | 1,590 | 26 | 1.66% |
| 2024 | 1,564 | 25 | 1.62% |
| 2023 | 1,539 | 19 | 1.25% |
| 2022 | 1,520 | 28 | 1.88% |
| 2021 | 1,492 | 30 | 2.05% |
| 2020 | 1,462 | -224 | -13.29% |
| 2019 | 1,686 | 31 | 1.87% |
| 2018 | 1,655 | -11 | -0.66% |
| 2017 | 1,666 | 18 | 1.09% |
| 2016 | 1,648 | 17 | 1.04% |
| 2015 | 1,631 | -33 | -1.98% |
| 2014 | 1,664 | 60 | 3.74% |
| 2013 | 1,604 | -40 | -2.43% |
| 2012 | 1,644 | 24 | 1.48% |
| 2011 | 1,620 | 9 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 1,611 | 0 | 0% |