Spencer, SD

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Spencer Overview

112
TOTAL POPULATION
58
MALE POPULATION
54
FEMALE POPULATION
107.41
MALES / 100 FEMALES
93.10
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$42,776
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,500
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,250
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
39.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
60.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
39
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
45.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Spencer Zip Codes

Spencer Area Codes

Race in Spencer

The most populous races in Spencer are White / Caucasian (107 | 95.5%), Two or more Races (4 | 3.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (2 | 1.8%).
Race in Spencer
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino21.8%
Native / Alaskan10.9%
White / Caucasian10795.5%
Two or more Races43.6%
Some other Race00.0%
Total112100.0%

Ancestry in Spencer

The most populous ancestries reported in Spencer are German (59 | 52.7%), Irish (33 | 29.5%), American (10 | 8.9%), Norwegian (6 | 5.4%), and Swedish (6 | 5.4%), together accounting for 101.8% of all Spencer residents.
Ancestry in Spencer
Ancestry# Population% Population
American108.9%
Dutch10.9%
English10.9%
German5952.7%
Irish3329.5%
Norwegian65.4%
Puerto Rican21.8%
Russian32.7%
Scandinavian10.9%
Scottish10.9%
Sioux32.7%
Swedish65.4%
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Immigrants in Spencer

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Spencer came from , and Canada (1 | 0.9%), together accounting for 0.9% of all Spencer residents.
Immigrants in Spencer
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada10.9%
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Sex and Age in Spencer

Sex and Age in Spencer

The most populous age groups in Spencer are 10 to 14 Years (9 | 15.5%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (7 | 13.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Spencer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)2 (3.7%)
10 to 14 Years9 (15.5%)3 (5.6%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)7 (13.0%)
20 to 24 Years4 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (3.7%)
35 to 39 Years4 (6.9%)5 (9.3%)
40 to 44 Years2 (3.5%)1 (1.8%)
45 to 49 Years5 (8.6%)6 (11.1%)
50 to 54 Years2 (3.5%)5 (9.3%)
55 to 59 Years5 (8.6%)5 (9.3%)
60 to 64 Years2 (3.5%)3 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years1 (1.7%)4 (7.4%)
70 to 74 Years6 (10.3%)2 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years3 (5.2%)2 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years5 (8.6%)6 (11.1%)
85 Years and over3 (5.2%)1 (1.8%)
Total58 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Spencer

Median Family Size in Spencer

The median family size in Spencer is 2.55 persons per family, with married-couple families (31 | 81.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.74 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (3 | 7.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.67 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Spencer
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple31 (81.6%)2.74
Single Male/Father4 (10.5%)1.75
Single Female/Mother3 (7.9%)1.67
Total Families38 (100.0%)2.55

Median Household Size in Spencer

The median household size in Spencer is 2.15 persons per household, with married-couple households (31 | 59.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.74 persons per household. non-family households (14 | 26.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.07 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Spencer
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple31 (59.6%)2.74
Single Male/Father4 (7.7%)1.75
Single Female/Mother3 (5.8%)1.67
Non-family14 (26.9%)1.07
Total Households52 (100.0%)2.15

Household Size by Marriage Status in Spencer

Out of a total of 52 households in Spencer, 38 (73.1%) are family households, while 14 (26.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 25, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 12.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Spencer
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-12 (23.1%)
2-Person Households25 (48.1%)2 (3.8%)
3-Person Households3 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households10 (19.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (73.1%)14 (26.9%)

Female Fertility in Spencer

Fertility by Age in Spencer

Female Fertility by Age in Spencer
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Spencer

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Spencer
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Spencer

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Spencer
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Spencer

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Spencer
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Spencer

Income Overview in Spencer

Per Capita Income in Spencer is $42,776, while median incomes of families and households are $71,500 and $66,250 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income112$42,776
Median Family Income38$71,500
Mean Family Income38$99,687
Median Household Income52$66,250
Mean Household Income52$89,404
Income Deficit38$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)11239.67%
Wage / Income Gap ($)11260.33¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1120.45

Earnings by Sex in Spencer

Average Earnings in Spencer are $63,125, $76,667 for men and $46,250 for women, a difference of 39.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Spencer
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male26 (55.3%)$76,667
Female21 (44.7%)$46,250
Total47 (100.0%)$63,125

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Spencer

The most common earnings brackets in Spencer are $100,000+ for men (11 | 42.3%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (5 | 23.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Spencer
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)2 (9.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)1 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)1 (4.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)5 (23.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9991 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9991 (3.8%)3 (14.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)2 (9.5%)
$55,000 to $64,9994 (15.4%)5 (23.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9995 (19.2%)2 (9.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+11 (42.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Spencer

Average earnings in Spencer are $75,000 for men and $46,667 for women, a difference of 37.8%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $70,313, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $70,313. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,125, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $33,250.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Spencer
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$70,313$58,125
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$75,000$46,667

Family Income in Spencer

Family Income Brackets in Spencer

According to the Spencer family income data, there are 12 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Spencer
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99912.6%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99937.9%
$35,000 to $49,999923.7%
$50,000 to $74,999821.1%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991231.6%
$150,000 to $199,99912.6%
$200,000+410.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Spencer

4-person families (10 | 26.3%) account for the highest median family income in Spencer with $91,250 per family, while 4-person families (10 | 26.3%) have the highest median income of $22,812 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Spencer
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families25 (65.8%)$0
3-Person Families3 (7.9%)$0
4-Person Families10 (26.3%)$91,250
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total38 (100.0%)$71,500

Family Income by Number of Earners in Spencer

Family Income by Number of Earners in Spencer
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners11 (28.9%)$38,750
1 Earner13 (34.2%)$71,250
2 Earners14 (36.8%)$128,333
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total38 (100.0%)$71,500

Household Income in Spencer

Household Income Brackets in Spencer

With 12 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Spencer, accounting for 23.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Spencer
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99911.9%
$15,000 to $24,999917.3%
$25,000 to $34,99947.7%
$35,000 to $49,999917.3%
$50,000 to $74,999815.4%
$75,000 to $99,99923.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991223.1%
$150,000 to $199,99911.9%
$200,000+611.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Spencer

The median household income in Spencer is $66,250, with the highest median household income of $94,375 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 11 households (21.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 4 households (7.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Spencer
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4 (7.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years11 (21.1%)$94,375
45 to 64 Years16 (30.8%)$86,250
65+ Years21 (40.4%)$29,375
Total52 (100.0%)$66,250

Poverty in Spencer

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Spencer

With 1.7% poverty level for males and 1.8% for females among the residents of Spencer, 55 to 64 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1 males (14.3%) and 1 females (12.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Spencer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years1 (14.3%)1 (12.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (1.7%)1 (1.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Spencer

According to the poverty statistics in Spencer, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Spencer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years9 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years6 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years7 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years6 (85.7%)7 (87.5%)
65 to 74 Years7 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
75 Years and over11 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total57 (98.3%)53 (98.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Spencer

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Spencer show that 3.2% or 1 of the total 31 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 5.6%, comprising of 1 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Spencer
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children17 (94.4%)1 (5.6%)
1 or 2 Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30 (96.8%)1 (3.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Spencer

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Spencer
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Spencer

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Spencer
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Spencer

Employment by Class of Employer in Spencer

Among the 39 employed individuals in Spencer, private company employees (27 | 69.2%), not-for-profit organizations (4 | 10.3%), and federal government employees (4 | 10.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Spencer
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2769.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)25.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations410.3%
Local Government Employees25.1%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees410.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total39100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Spencer

Employment Status by Age in Spencer
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years11 (61.1%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years5 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years3 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (45.9%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Spencer

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Spencer
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma12 (63.2%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree17 (70.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (70.2%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Spencer

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Spencer are Management (7 | 17.9%), Business & Financial (5 | 12.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (4 | 10.3%), Computers & Mathematics (4 | 10.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (3 | 7.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Spencer

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Spencer, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Management (85.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Spencer
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)10 (47.6%)11 (52.4%)
Total (Overall)19 (48.7%)20 (51.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Spencer are Healthcare Support (1 | 2.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1 | 2.6%), and Personal Care & Service (1 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Spencer

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Spencer
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)19 (48.7%)20 (51.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Spencer are Office & Administration (7 | 17.9%), and Sales & Related (1 | 2.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Spencer

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Spencer
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration1 (14.3%)6 (85.7%)
Total (Category)2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Total (Overall)19 (48.7%)20 (51.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Spencer are Construction & Extraction (1 | 2.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1 | 2.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Spencer

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Spencer
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)19 (48.7%)20 (51.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Spencer are Production (4 | 10.3%), and Transportation (1 | 2.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Spencer

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Spencer
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)19 (48.7%)20 (51.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Spencer

Employment Industries in Spencer

The major employment industries in Spencer include Manufacturing (8 | 20.5%), Professional & Scientific (6 | 15.4%), Transportation & Warehousing (5 | 12.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (5 | 12.8%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (4 | 10.3%).
Employment Industries in Spencer

Employment Industries by Sex in Spencer

The Spencer industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Retail Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Spencer
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (48.7%)20 (51.3%)

Education in Spencer

School Enrollment in Spencer

The most common levels of schooling among the 21 students in Spencer are middle school (12 | 57.1%), high school (7 | 33.3%), and elementary school (2 | 9.5%).
School Enrollment in Spencer
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School29.5%
Middle School1257.1%
High School733.3%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total21100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Spencer

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Spencer
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Spencer

Business (4 | 50.0%), education (2 | 25.0%), and literature & languages (2 | 25.0%) are the most common fields of study among 8 individuals in Spencer who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Spencer
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business450.0%
Education225.0%
Literature & Languages225.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total8100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Spencer

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Spencer

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Spencer are males with 4 vehicles (6, accounting for 31.6%) and females with 4 vehicles (2, making up 30.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Spencer
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle4 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle1 (5.3%)1 (5.0%)
2 Vehicles5 (26.3%)3 (15.0%)
3 Vehicles2 (10.5%)9 (45.0%)
4 Vehicles6 (31.6%)2 (10.0%)
5 or more Vehicles1 (5.3%)5 (25.0%)
Total19 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Spencer

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Spencer are 30 to 34 minutes (10 commuters, 27.0%), 60 to 89 minutes (7 commuters, 18.9%), and less than 5 minutes (4 commuters, 10.8%).
Commute Time in Spencer
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes410.8%
5 to 9 Minutes25.4%
10 to 14 Minutes12.7%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes410.8%
25 to 29 Minutes38.1%
30 to 34 Minutes1027.0%
35 to 39 Minutes38.1%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes38.1%
60 to 89 Minutes718.9%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Spencer

The most common commute times in Spencer are 30 to 34 minutes (9 commuters, 47.4%) for males and 60 to 89 minutes (5 commuters, 27.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Spencer
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes4 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (11.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (5.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes1 (5.3%)3 (16.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (16.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes9 (47.4%)1 (5.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes3 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (16.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes2 (10.5%)5 (27.8%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Spencer

The most frequent times of departure to work in Spencer are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (7, 36.8%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (5, 27.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Spencer
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM7 (36.8%)1 (5.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3 (15.8%)4 (22.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2 (10.5%)5 (27.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1 (5.3%)2 (11.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1 (5.3%)3 (16.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5 (26.3%)2 (11.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)1 (5.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Spencer

Occupancy by Ownership in Spencer

Of the total 52 dwellings in Spencer, owner-occupied units account for 44 (84.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 8 (15.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Spencer
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4484.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units815.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units52100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Spencer

Occupancy by Household Size in Spencer
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1223.1%
2-Person Household2751.9%
3-Person Household35.8%
4+ Person Household1019.2%
Total Housing Units52100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Spencer

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Spencer
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household4 (33.3%)8 (66.7%)
2-Person Household27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units44 (84.6%)8 (15.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Spencer

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Spencer
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma25 (86.2%)4 (13.8%)
College/Associate Degree18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1 (20.0%)4 (80.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Spencer

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Spencer
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years611.5%
35 to 44 Years917.3%
45 to 54 Years815.4%
55 to 64 Years815.4%
65 to 74 Years713.5%
75 to 84 Years1121.1%
85 Years and Over35.8%
Total52100.0%

Housing Finances in Spencer

Median Income by Occupancy in Spencer

Median Income by Occupancy in Spencer
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied44 (84.6%)$72,000
Renter-Occupied8 (15.4%)$18,929
Average52 (100.0%)$66,250

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Spencer

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Spencer
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9991 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9991 (2.3%)7 (87.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9991 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9993 (6.8%)1 (12.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9999 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9998 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99912 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more7 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Spencer

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Spencer
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49911 (25.0%)5 (62.5%)
$500 to $79912 (27.3%)3 (37.5%)
$800 to $9991 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49916 (36.4%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9993 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Spencer

Housing Structures in Spencer

Housing Structures in Spencer
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3771.2%
Single Unit, Attached11.9%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments11.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments713.5%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other611.5%
Total52100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Spencer

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Spencer
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Single Unit, Attached1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (84.6%)8 (15.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Spencer

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Spencer
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)3 (37.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms4 (9.1%)5 (62.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms27 (61.4%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms13 (29.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Spencer

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Spencer
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas32 (72.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity8 (18.2%)8 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Spencer

Household Vehicle Usage in Spencer
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4 (9.1%)3 (37.5%)
1 Vehicle9 (20.4%)1 (12.5%)
2 Vehicles10 (22.7%)4 (50.0%)
3 or more Vehicles21 (47.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Spencer

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Spencer

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2420
Median Property Value$72,500$150,000
Median Household Income$46,000$5
Monthly Housing Costs$500$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,438$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Spencer

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Spencer
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0007 (29.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99911 (45.8%)1 (5.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9996 (25.0%)19 (95.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Spencer

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Spencer
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9993 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9993 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9999 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)7 (35.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (25.0%)2 (10.0%)
$150,000 or more2 (8.3%)6 (30.0%)
Total24 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Spencer

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Spencer
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x15 (62.5%)111,250 (556,250.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x5 (20.8%)18 (90.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x1 (4.2%)2 (10.0%)
4.0x or more3 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Spencer

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Spencer
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49912 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49911 (45.8%)4 (20.0%)
Total24 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Spencer

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spencer

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spencer
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
6 to 18 Years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
26 to 34 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years11 (91.7%)1 (8.3%)
45 to 54 Years15 (83.3%)3 (16.7%)
55 to 64 Years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total102 (91.1%)10 (8.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Spencer

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Spencer
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Spencer

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Spencer
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00011 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99920 (76.9%)6 (23.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99926 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9993 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over42 (91.3%)4 (8.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spencer

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spencer
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)5 (71.4%)
6 to 18 Years13 (61.9%)20 (95.2%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)11 (91.7%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)15 (83.3%)
55 to 64 Years1 (6.7%)14 (93.3%)
65 to 74 Years13 (100.0%)7 (53.8%)
75 Years and over20 (100.0%)4 (20.0%)
Total47 (42.0%)78 (69.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Spencer

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Spencer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)1 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (57.1%)3 (50.0%)
75 Years and over2 (18.2%)4 (44.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Spencer

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Spencer: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (9.1%)1 (11.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Spencer: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)1 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Spencer: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Spencer: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Spencer: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (50.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (33.3%)

Technology Access in Spencer

Computing Device Access in Spencer

Computing Device Access in Spencer
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4688.5%
Smartphone3975.0%
Tablet3567.3%
No Computing Device59.6%
Total52100.0%

Internet Access in Spencer

Internet Access in Spencer
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home3567.3%
Cellular Data Only1121.1%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet611.5%
Total52100.0%

Spencer Summary

Spencer, South Dakota is a small town located in the southeastern corner of the state. It is situated in the Missouri River Valley, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The town has a population of approximately 1,500 people, and is the county seat of Clay County.

History

Spencer was founded in 1881 by a group of settlers from Wisconsin. The town was named after Spencer, Wisconsin, the hometown of the settlers. The town was originally a farming community, and the settlers built a flour mill and a sawmill to help support the local economy.
In the early 1900s, the town began to grow and develop. The railroad arrived in 1906, and the town was incorporated in 1907. The railroad brought new businesses and industries to the area, and the town began to thrive.
In the 1950s, the town began to decline. The railroad closed, and many businesses and industries moved away. The town was in danger of becoming a ghost town, but the residents worked hard to keep the town alive.

Geography

Spencer is located in the southeastern corner of South Dakota, in the Missouri River Valley. The town is situated on the banks of the Big Sioux River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The town is located about 25 miles from Sioux Falls, the largest city in the state.
The climate in Spencer is typical of the Midwest. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures reaching into the 90s. Winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures often dropping below zero.

Economy

Spencer’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is surrounded by farmland, and many of the residents are involved in farming and ranching. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.
The town is also home to a few manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a plastics factory. These companies provide jobs for many of the town’s residents.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Spencer had a population of 1,500 people. The town is predominantly white, with a small Hispanic population. The median household income is $41,000, and the median home value is $90,000.
Spencer is a small town with a rich history and a bright future. The town is surrounded by farmland, and the residents are proud of their rural heritage. The town is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Spencer?
Total Population of Spencer is 112.
What is the Total Male Population of Spencer?
Total Male Population of Spencer is 58.
What is the Total Female Population of Spencer?
Total Female Population of Spencer is 54.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Spencer?
There are 107.41 Males per 100 Females in Spencer.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Spencer?
There are 93.10 Females per 100 Males in Spencer.
What is the Median Population Age in Spencer?
Median Population Age in Spencer is 46.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Spencer
Average Family Size in Spencer is 2.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Spencer
Average Household Size in Spencer is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Spencer?
Per Capita income in Spencer is $42,776.
What is the Median Family Income in Spencer?
Median Family Income in Spencer is $71,500.
What is the Median Household income in Spencer?
Median Household Income in Spencer is $66,250.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Spencer?
Income or Wage Gap in Spencer is 39.7%.
Women in Spencer earn 60.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Spencer?
Inequality or Gini Index in Spencer is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Spencer?
There are 39 People in the Labor Forcein in Spencer.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Spencer?
45.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Spencer.