Spencer Cdp, Massachusetts
As of the census of 2000, there were 6032 people, 2554 households, and 1527 families living in the census designated place. The population density was 2835.2 people per square mile (1094.68/kmē), it is 46th most densely populated census designated place in Massachusetts. There were 2722 housing units at an average density of 1277.9 per square mile (493.4/kmē). The average household size was 2.35 people, and the average family size was 2.98 people. In the census designated place the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 108.9 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 112 females. The median age was 35 years, The median age of males and females living in Spencer Cdp was 34 and 35.9 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the census designated place was 97.58% White, 0.61% Black or African American, 0.31% American Indian, 0.28% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, 0.78% from two or more races and 0.41% Other races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $35206, making it the 31st poorest census designated place by median household income among the Massachusetts. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $46333, it is the 54th poorest census designated place in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the census designated place was $18975, making its Massachusetts's 47th lowest census designated place by per capita income. The median income is $24844, The median income for males was $32158 versus $18193 for females.
In 2000, 1385 pupils and students, of which 660 are male and 725 are female, 22.96% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 115 nursery or pri school, 86 kindergarten, 640 elementary school, 343 high school and 201 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 41303 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 41303 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 41395 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 41634 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 41736 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 41682 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 41581 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 41377 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 41163 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 41001 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 41055 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 73 | 42 | 115 |
| Kindergarten | 59 | 27 | 86 |
| Elementary school | 276 | 364 | 640 |
| High school | 148 | 195 | 343 |
| College or graduate school | 104 | 97 | 201 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer CDP, Massachusetts | $35206 | $46333 | $18975 |
| Worcester County, Massachusetts | $47874 | $58394 | $22983 |
| Massachusetts, United States | $50502 | $61664 | $25952 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |