Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Spencerville, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,107

Median Agei

34.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.9%1,979

Two or More

1.9%40

Black

1.9%39

Other

1.6%34

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%12

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%65

High School Diploma

40.7%531

Some College (<1 yr)

10.7%139

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%122

Associate's Degree

8%104

Bachelor's Degree

9.9%129

Master's Degree

3.6%47

HS or Higher

87.2%

BA or Higher

13.5%

Graduate+

3.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$137,100

Median Renti

$932

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.9%571

Renter-Occupied

33.1%282

Total Units

947

Homeownership

66.9%

Vacancy Rate

9.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.5%20

$50K–$100K

27.3%156

$100K–$150K

24.5%140

$150K–$200K

11.7%67

$200K–$300K

12.6%72

$300K–$500K

1.2%7

$500K–$1M

19.1%109

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%5

2010–2019

7.5%71

2000–2009

2.9%27

1990–1999

3.7%35

1980–1989

1.7%16

1970–1979

24.7%234

1960–1969

12.9%122

1950–1959

12.5%118

1940–1949

2.7%26

1939 or earlier

30.9%293

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81%691

Electricity

16.4%140

Wood

2.1%18

No Fuel

0.5%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,883

Mean Household Incomei

$68,392

Per Capita Incomei

$28,292

Poverty Ratei

14.7%

Unemploymenti

8.3%

Labor Forcei

857

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%50

$10K–$15K

2.8%24

$15K–$20K

3.8%32

$20K–$25K

5.5%47

$25K–$30K

17.5%149

$30K–$35K

3.9%33

$35K–$40K

2.8%24

$40K–$45K

1.4%12

$45K–$50K

2.1%18

$50K–$60K

8.9%76

$60K–$75K

13.4%114

$75K–$100K

12.4%106

$100K–$125K

10.3%88

$125K–$150K

3.9%33

$150K–$200K

4.8%41

$200K+

0.7%6

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

775

Avg. Commutei

22.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

781

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

93(6.5% of civilian adults)