Spencer, Indiana | |
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 Owen County courthouse in Spencer | |
 Location of Spencer in Owen County, Indiana. | |
| Coordinates:39°17′13″N86°45′51″W / 39.28694°N 86.76417°W /39.28694; -86.76417 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Owen |
| Township | Washington |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.59 sq mi (4.13 km2) |
| • Land | 1.59 sq mi (4.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,454 |
| • Density | 1,539.52/sq mi (594.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47460 |
| Area code | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-71972[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 443934 |
| Website | www |
Spencer is a town inWashington Township,Owen County, in theU.S. state ofIndiana.[4] The population was 2,217 at the 2010 census. It is thecounty seat of Owen County.[5]
Spencer is part of theBloomington, IndianaMetropolitan Statistical Area.
Spencer wasplatted in 1820, and named for CaptainSpier Spencer, who fell at theBattle of Tippecanoe, after whomSpencer County is also named.[6] A post office has been in operation at Spencer since 1821.[7] The current building was constructed with New Deal funds in 1938.[8]
TheAllison-Robinson House,David Enoch Beem House,Owen County Courthouse,Spencer Public Library, andSpencer Town Hall and Fire Station are listed on theNational Register of Historic Places.[9]
Downtown events include Christmas at the Square, Apple Butter Festival, and the Rev20 Christian Music Festival.
According to the 2010 census, Spencer has a total area of 1.26 square miles (3.26 km2), all land.[10]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to theKöppen Climate Classification system, Spencer has ahumid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11]
| Climate data for Spencer, Indiana (Spencer) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1946–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 73 (23) | 77 (25) | 85 (29) | 89 (32) | 95 (35) | 104 (40) | 107 (42) | 102 (39) | 104 (40) | 93 (34) | 84 (29) | 76 (24) | 107 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 37.2 (2.9) | 41.7 (5.4) | 52.3 (11.3) | 64.4 (18.0) | 73.9 (23.3) | 82.1 (27.8) | 85.4 (29.7) | 84.4 (29.1) | 78.8 (26.0) | 66.9 (19.4) | 53.0 (11.7) | 41.9 (5.5) | 63.5 (17.5) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 28.7 (−1.8) | 32.1 (0.1) | 41.5 (5.3) | 52.5 (11.4) | 62.5 (16.9) | 71.2 (21.8) | 74.7 (23.7) | 73.2 (22.9) | 66.4 (19.1) | 54.5 (12.5) | 42.7 (5.9) | 33.4 (0.8) | 52.8 (11.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 20.2 (−6.6) | 22.6 (−5.2) | 30.6 (−0.8) | 40.6 (4.8) | 51.1 (10.6) | 60.2 (15.7) | 64.0 (17.8) | 62.0 (16.7) | 54.0 (12.2) | 42.1 (5.6) | 32.3 (0.2) | 25.0 (−3.9) | 42.1 (5.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −33 (−36) | −23 (−31) | −12 (−24) | 15 (−9) | 26 (−3) | 34 (1) | 39 (4) | 40 (4) | 28 (−2) | 14 (−10) | −4 (−20) | −24 (−31) | −33 (−36) |
| Averageprecipitation inches (mm) | 3.45 (88) | 2.64 (67) | 3.65 (93) | 5.34 (136) | 5.19 (132) | 5.82 (148) | 4.93 (125) | 3.58 (91) | 3.76 (96) | 3.86 (98) | 4.01 (102) | 3.46 (88) | 49.69 (1,262) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.9 (18) | 4.2 (11) | 1.5 (3.8) | 0.1 (0.25) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.3 (0.76) | 2.8 (7.1) | 15.8 (40) |
| Average precipitation days(≥ 0.01 in) | 11.7 | 9.8 | 11.1 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 11.8 | 10.3 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 9.1 | 9.9 | 11.0 | 126.1 |
| Average snowy days(≥ 0.1 in) | 3.9 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.4 | 10.2 |
| Source:NOAA[12][13] | |||||||||||||
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 335 | — | |
| 1870 | 971 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,655 | 70.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,868 | 12.9% | |
| 1900 | 2,026 | 8.5% | |
| 1910 | 2,150 | 6.1% | |
| 1920 | 2,066 | −3.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,179 | 5.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,375 | 9.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,394 | 0.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,557 | 6.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,553 | −0.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,732 | 7.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,609 | −4.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,508 | −3.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,217 | −11.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,454 | 10.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[14] | |||
As of thecensus[15] of 2010, there were 2,217 people, 1,008 households, and 554 families living in the town. Thepopulation density was 1,759.5 inhabitants per square mile (679.3/km2). There were 1,123 housing units at an average density of 891.3 per square mile (344.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.1%White, 0.1%African American, 0.2%Native American, 0.5%Asian, 0.2% fromother races, and 0.9% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 2.1% of the population.
There were 1,008 households, of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.4% weremarried couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.0% were non-families. 40.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.81.
The median age in the town was 41.8 years. 20.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 19.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.
As of thecensus[3] of 2000, there were 2,508 people, 1,090 households, and 659 families living in the town. The population density was 1,984.6 inhabitants per square mile (766.3/km2). There were 1,193 housing units at an average density of 944.0 per square mile (364.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.52%White, 0.20%African American, 0.40%Asian, 0.24% fromother races, and 0.64% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 0.60% of the population.
There were 1,090 households, out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% weremarried couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $28,664, and the median income for a family was $36,921. Males had a median income of $29,679 versus $21,531 for females. Theper capita income for the town was $15,843. About 8.4% of families and 9.5% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.
Owen Valley Community High School (OVHS) is located in Spencer with 980 students and more than 100 faculty members. Built in 1971, OVHS is the result of a consolidation of several smaller schools located withinOwen County. Owen Valley's mascot is thePatriot, and the school's colors are red, white and blue. The school's yearbook is theTriad, Tri- representing the three schools that were merged to create Owen Valley High School.
The town has a lending library, the Owen County Public Library.[16]
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