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Spicer, MN


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Spicer, Minnesota

Spicer, Minnesota, in Kandiyohi county, is 44 miles SW of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 83 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 1,126 people lived in Spicer.

The People and Families of Spicer

In Spicer, about 56% of adults are married. Spicer is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Spicer had a median family income of $48,542. Significantly, more adults in Spicer have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Minnesota.

Political Inclinations

Spicer residents donated more money ($1,000) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Spicer Housing

An estimated 64% of living spaces in Spicer are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. The housing stock in Spicer is younger than in most places. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Spicer, 90% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in Spicer.

High Points

Spicer strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Spicer Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Spicer Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Spicer Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Spicer, MN

Comparing Spicer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men97
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity23
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income86
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times75
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents55
Affordability of Property Taxes44
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