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Population Review

Census ACS · #927 μSA

Spencer Metro Area

The Spencer, Ia Micropolitan Statistical Area has 16,446 residents. The median household income is $64,082 and the median home value is $171,500.

16,446

Population

29

People / sq mi

$64,082

Median Income

$171,500

Median Home Value

The Spencer CBSA covers 567 sq mi of land at 29.0 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White94.6%
Black or African American0.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%

Economy & Income

$64,082

Median Household Income

$37,963

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment

Housing

$171,500

Median Home Value

$798

Median Rent

72.7%

Homeownership

Education

94.9%

High School+

26.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.1%

Drive Alone

6.5%

Work From Home

19.1 min

Avg Commute

23.7%

Foreign Born

Spencer spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Spencer, Ia Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 16,446 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #927 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Spencer metro area is $64,082, with a per capita income of $37,963.

The Spencer, Ia CBSA spans the state of Iowa.

Data for the Spencer, Ia CBSA (43980) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.