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Spencer (NC) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Spencer, North Carolina

StateNorth Carolina
Land Area (mi²)3.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,081/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.12% (4)
Growth Since 20202.76% (89)
Rank in State239th
Rank in Country8389th

The population of Spencer, NC in 2022 is estimated to be 3,316. This is an increase of 0.12% (4 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Spencer by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Spencer by Age

Spencer Population Pyramid 2022
Spencer Median Age
39
Total
35.3
Male
49.2
Female
Spencer Sex Ratio
53.05%
1,712
Male
46.95%
1,515
Female
Spencer Age Dependency Ratio
29.9
Old Age Dependency Ratio
30.6
Child Dependency Ratio
Spencer Adults
2,611
Adults
(601 of whom are seniors) in Spencer.

Population of Spencer by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Spencer

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 20.45%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 15.28%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 26.41%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Spencer

While the overall poverty rate of Spencer is 20.45%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (26.41%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (15.28%).

Poverty Rate of Spencer by Employment Status and Sex

9.38%
Female Employed
94.85%
Female Unemployed
8.49%
Male Employed
51.52%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Spencer by Education

38.29%
Less Than 9th Grade
19.32%
High School
18.69%
Some College
0.9%
Bachelors or Greater