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Spencer, IN


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Spencer, Indiana

Spencer, Indiana, in Owen county, is 15 miles NW of Bloomington, Indiana (center to center) and 46 miles SW of Indianapolis, Indiana. About 2,508 people people live in Spencer.

The People and Families of Spencer

In Spencer, about 51% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Spencer, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the town.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Spencer.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Spencer had a median family income of $36,921.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,200) in Spencer than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Spencer Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Spencer, about 57% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the town.

Commuting

In Spencer, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Spencer, IN

Comparing Spencer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens810
Well-Paid Single Women75
Age of the Population69
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Men42
Racial Diversity34
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better53
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home44
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents45
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