Spencer, Indiana

Quick Statistics

Spencer is a community in Owen County, Indiana, home to about 2,481 people spread across 1.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $33,375 a year, and a typical home is worth about $162,900. About 26.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 12 percent over the past decade.

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2,481
Total Population
▲ up 12% since 2012
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1.71 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$33,375
Median Personal Income
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$162,900
Median Home Value
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26.4%
College Educated
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90.4%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 7.6 points since 2010
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Among the Indiana towns GeoStat tracks, Spencer ranks number 200 of 967 in population, number 685 in median household income, number 334 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Spencer typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 20°F. The area sees roughly 16 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Spencer
# Town Distance Population
1.Stinesville, IN6.6 mi.297
2.Gosport, IN7.2 mi.1,303
3.Ellettsville, IN8.8 mi.6,698
4.Paragon, IN13.5 mi.537
5.Bloomington, IN15.8 mi.80,049
6.Worthington, IN16.1 mi.1,411
7.Cloverdale, IN16.3 mi.2,195
8.Clay City, IN18.2 mi.1,104
Frequently Asked Questions About Spencer

What is the population of Spencer, Indiana?
Spencer has a population of about 2,481 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Spencer, Indiana in?
Spencer is located in Owen County, Indiana.

What is the median home value in Spencer, Indiana?
The median home value in Spencer is about $162,900, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Spencer, Indiana?
The median personal income in Spencer is about $33,375 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Spencer, Indiana?
Since 1950, 15 tornadoes have been recorded in Owen County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Spencer, Indiana?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 20 degrees, with around 16 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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