Spencer Town, Tennessee
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1713 residents, 5369 households, and 3232 families in the town. The population density was 250.9 people per square mile (96.87/kmē), giving it the 65th least densely populated town among the Tennessee. There were 725 housing units at an average density of 106.1 per square mile (40.97/kmē). The average household size was 2.44 people, and the average family size was 2.94 people. In the town the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 26% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 108.1 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 116.9 females. The median age of the town's population was 39.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Spencer Town was 36.2 and 42.6 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 99.01% White, 0.23% Black or African American, 0.06% American Indian, 0.06% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.64% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $25583, it would be the 90th lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The median income for a family in the town was $32813, it is the 102nd poorest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $13529, making it the 67th poorest town by per capita income among the Tennessee. The median income of town was $18971, The median income for males was $22500 versus $16630 for females.
In 2000, 341 pupils and students, of which 45.45% are male and 54.55% are female, 19.91% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 2.64% nursery or pri school, 4.4% kindergarten, 45.45% elementary school, 30.5% high school and 17.01% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1713 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1713 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1713 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1697 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1702 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1671 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1667 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1664 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1658 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1677 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1698 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Elementary school | 67 | 88 | 155 |
| High school | 57 | 47 | 104 |
| College or graduate school | 18 | 40 | 58 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer town, Tennessee | $25583 | $32813 | $13529 |
| Van Buren County, Tennessee | $28165 | $34949 | $17497 |
| Tennessee, United States | $36360 | $43517 | $19393 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |