Spencer County Summary

Life in Spencer County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Spencer County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Spencer County:

  • The population in Spencer County is 19,935.

  • The median home value in Spencer County is $212,466.

  • The median income in Spencer County is $66,168.

  • The median rent in Spencer County is $715.

  • The unemployment rate in Spencer County is 3.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Spencer County is 7.2%.

  • The average high in Spencer County is 74.2° and there are 116.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Spencer County

List Of Cities & Towns in Spencer County

Santa Claus, IN Population 2,746

Rockport, IN Population 2,183

Dale, IN Population 1,427

St. Meinrad, IN Population 786

Grandview, IN Population 734

Hatfield, IN Population 617

Richland, IN Population 542

Chrisney, IN Population 443

Gentryville, IN Population 311

Map Of Spencer County

Spencer County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Spencer County is 74.2°.

  • There are 83.09 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 116.3 inches of rain each year with 4.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:04 hours of sun each day in Spencer County.

StatSpencer County
Mean High74.2
Nice Days83.09
Rainfall116.3
Snowfall4.7
Sunny_hours5:04
74.2°
Average High
116.3
Inches of Rain

Spencer County Photos

Spencer County Courthouse In Rockport
Source: Public Domain

Spencer County Demographics

Population over time in Spencer County

The current population in Spencer County is 19,935. The population has decreased -2.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 19,949 -2.0%
2021 20,364 -0.4%
2020 20,447 -

Gender in Spencer County

  • Spencer County is 49.0% female with 9,774 female residents.

  • Spencer County is 51.0% male with 10,161 male residents.

Female
49.0% (9,774)
Male
51.0% (10,161)
Gender Spencer County IN USA
Female 49.0% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 51.0% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Spencer County

Spencer County is:

  • 93.9% White with 18,727 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 130 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 80 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 55 Other residents.

  • 1.5% Two Or More with 307 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.2% Hispanic with 636 Hispanic residents.

White
93.9% (18,727)
African American
0.7% (130)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.4% (80)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (55)
Two Or More
1.5% (307)
Hispanic
3.2% (636)

Table: Spencer County By Race

Race Spencer County IN USA
White 93.9% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 0.7% 9.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.5% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.2% 7.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Spencer County, Indiana

  • 3.3% of households in Spencer County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.5% of households in Spencer County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Spencer County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Spencer County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Spencer County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.1% of households in Spencer County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Spencer County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.3% of households in Spencer County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Spencer County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Spencer County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.3% (667)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.5% (692)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.0% (1,593)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.2% (2,034)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.1% (2,605)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.1% (3,204)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.6% (2,719)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.3% (4,053)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.8% (1,547)
$200,000 or more
4.1% (816)
Income Spencer County IN USA
Less than $10,000 3.3% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.5% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.0% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.2% 8.4% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.1% 12.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.1% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 14.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.3% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.8% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.1% 6.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Spencer County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Spencer County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Spencer County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Spencer County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Spencer County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Spencer County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Spencer County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Spencer County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Spencer County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Spencer County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (797)
9-12th Grade
5% (996)
High School / GED
40% (7,974)
Some College
19% (3,787)
Associate's Degree
13% (2,591)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (2,392)
Master's Degree
6% (1,196)
Professional Degree
1% (199)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Spencer County IN USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 6% 6%
High School / GED 40% 33% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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