Spencer SnackAbility
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Crime in Spencer summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Spencer. Key points include:
There were 44 total crimes in Spencer in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Spencer is 362.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Spencer is 82.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Spencer is 280.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Spencer is -82.88% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Spencer Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Spencer / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 44 | 362.7 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 10 | 82.4 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 82.4 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 34 | 280.3 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 24.7 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 22 | 181.4 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 74.2 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Spencer summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Spencer. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Spencer is 115 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Spencer is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Spencer is $432,975.
The median income in Spencer is $59,931.
Spencer's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Spencer Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Spencer | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 112 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 120 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 116 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 122 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 119 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Spencer, MA Weather
The average high in Spencer is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Spencer |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Spencer Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Spencer
The current population in Spencer is 5,661. The population has increased 0.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,661 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 5,520 | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 5,637 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 5,743 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 5,810 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 5,792 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 5,705 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 5,821 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 5,790 | 3.8% |
| 2015 | 5,578 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 5,670 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 5,731 | 4.8% |
| 2012 | 5,471 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 5,392 | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 5,655 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Spencer
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Spencer is:
89.9% White with 5,092 White residents.
0.2% African American with 11 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
3.6% Asian with 205 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.7% Two Or More with 99 Two Or More residents.
4.5% Hispanic with 254 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Spencer | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.9% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.2% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Spencer
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Spencer is 47.9% female with 2,711 female residents.
Spencer is 52.1% male with 2,950 male residents.
| Gender | Spencer | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Spencer for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Spencer completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Spencer completed 9-12th grade.
43.0% of adults in Spencer completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Spencer completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Spencer completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Spencer completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Spencer completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Spencer completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Spencer completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Spencer | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 43.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Spencer, Massachusetts
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9.3% of households in Spencer earn Less than $10,000.
8.2% of households in Spencer earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.8% of households in Spencer earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.7% of households in Spencer earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.4% of households in Spencer earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.5% of households in Spencer earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.3% of households in Spencer earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.8% of households in Spencer earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.3% of households in Spencer earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.6% of households in Spencer earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Spencer | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.3% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.2% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.7% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.5% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.3% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.8% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.3% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.6% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
