Spencer, NC
Living in Spencer
Bikeability21
Walkability20
Commute81
Public Transit33
Affordability97
Public Safety70
Airports76
Hospitals40
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.2kPopulation-58 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
70%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black40%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate27%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K38%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector83%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office29%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$98kMedian Home Value-$6.7k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$650Median Monthly Rent+$48 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached83%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas45%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Spencer
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Rowan County23
Property Crime in Spencer
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Rowan County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Spencer
Inland Flooding37
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Spencer, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Spencer, NC
North Hills Christian School
3 miles, W
St John's Kindergarten
3 miles, SW
Salisbury Adventist School
5 miles, S
Sacred Heart Catholic School
5 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Spencer, NC
Catawba College
3 miles, W
Livingstone College
4 miles, SW
Pfeiffer University
17 miles, SE
Davidson College
27 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Spencer, NC
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
3 miles, SW
Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc
11 miles, NE
Davie Medical Center
16 miles, NW
Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast
21 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Spencer, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
39 miles, NE
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
45 miles, SW
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
93 miles, E
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
100 miles, SE