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Spencer, Iowa, in Clay county, is 77 miles NE of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 136 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. About 11,317 people people live in Spencer.
In Spencer, about 58% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Spencer, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.
Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.
In 2000, Spencer had a median family income of $43,145.
In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($7,700) in Spencer than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Spencer, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters.
In Spencer, 92% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in Spencer enjoy easier drives to work than most people.
Spencer strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Spencer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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