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The Town of Spencer had a population of 1,511 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Spencer is located at latitude 35.7473 and longitude -85.4666 in Van Buren County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Spencer encompass a land area of 6.87 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Van Buren County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Spencer has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Spencer is located within Commissioner District 1, a minor civil division (MCD) of Van Buren County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,511 (100%) |
| Population Density | 231 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 15 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $46,705 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,361 |
| Median Home Value | $150,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 729 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 486 (66.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 172 (23.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 71 (9.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 658 |
| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
| Family Households | 411 (62.5%) |
The table below compares Spencer to the other 504 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Tennessee by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 256 | 50th |
| Population Density | # 370 | 27th |
| Median Household Income | # 386 | 24th |
| Per Capita Income | # 377 | 25th |
| Diversity Index | # 339 | 33rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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