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Spencer Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 11,691
- Land Area (2000): 85.077 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 3.103 square kilometers
- Local Time(s):
- Area Code(s): 508, 774
- Alias(es) (2003): LAMBS GROVE, SPENCER
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 12,489 | 2002 | Not Available | 2005 | 11,981 |
2000 | Not Available | 2003 | 11,940 | 2006 | 12,165 |
2001 | 11,747 | 2004 | 11,956 | 2007 | 12,153 |
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Houses (2000): 4,938
Spencer Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 7,967 | 68.15% |
Rural, Farm | 43 | 0.37% |
Rural, Non-farm | 3,681 | 31.49% |
Spencer Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Spencer Employment Information Back to top
Employment (2003): 6,240
Payroll (2003) / (1Q 2003): $203,534,000 / $48,592,000
Spencer Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 6,090 | 5,695 | 395 | 6.48% | 65 |
1991 | 6,084 | 5,490 | 594 | 9.77% | 98 |
1992 | 6,155 | 5,569 | 586 | 9.52% | 95 |
1993 | 6,058 | 5,604 | 454 | 7.50% | 75 |
1994 | 6,034 | 5,692 | 342 | 5.66% | 57 |
1995 | 6,148 | 5,810 | 338 | 5.50% | 55 |
1996 | 6,273 | 5,957 | 315 | 5.03% | 50 |
1997 | 6,421 | 6,194 | 227 | 3.53% | 35 |
1998 | 6,542 | 6,328 | 214 | 3.28% | 33 |
1999 | 6,489 | 6,296 | 193 | 2.98% | 30 |
2000 | 6,560 | 6,390 | 170 | 2.59% | 26 |
2001 | 6,624 | 6,398 | 226 | 3.42% | 34 |
2002 | 6,707 | 6,366 | 341 | 5.08% | 51 |
2003 | 6,735 | 6,338 | 397 | 5.90% | 59 |
2004 | 6,711 | 6,331 | 380 | 5.66% | 57 |
2005 | 6,675 | 6,336 | 338 | 5.07% | 51 |
2006 | 6,715 | 6,379 | 336 | 5.00% | 50 |
2007 | 6,700 | 6,373 | 327 | 4.88% | 49 |
2008 | 6,697 | 6,324 | 373 | 5.57% | 56 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 6,775 | 6,361 | 414 | 6.11% | 61 |
Feb 2008 | 6,741 | 6,336 | 405 | 6.01% | 60 |
Mar 2008 | 6,735 | 6,358 | 377 | 5.60% | 56 |
Apr 2008 | 6,633 | 6,347 | 286 | 4.31% | 43 |
May 2008 | 6,616 | 6,295 | 321 | 4.85% | 49 |
Jun 2008 | 6,759 | 6,380 | 379 | 5.61% | 56 |
Jul 2008 | 6,723 | 6,325 | 398 | 5.92% | 59 |
Aug 2008 | 6,693 | 6,301 | 392 | 5.86% | 59 |
Sep 2008 | 6,597 | 6,209 | 388 | 5.88% | 59 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Spencer Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 416 | 12.56% |
2. | Metal Manufactuing | 217 | 6.55% |
3. | Educational Services | 180 | 5.43% |
4. | Food and Beverage Stores | 128 | 3.86% |
5. | Public Administration | 128 | 3.86% |
6. | Accommodation and Food Services | 120 | 3.62% |
7. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 112 | 3.38% |
8. | Nonmetallic Mineral Manufacturing | 102 | 3.08% |
9. | Repair and Maintenance | 102 | 3.08% |
10. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 96 | 2.90% |
11. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 90 | 2.72% |
12. | Health Care | 89 | 2.69% |
13. | Machinery Manufacturing | 89 | 2.69% |
14. | Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing | 85 | 2.57% |
15. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 77 | 2.32% |
16. | U.S. Postal Service | 77 | 2.32% |
17. | Finance and Insurance | 73 | 2.20% |
18. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 65 | 1.96% |
19. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 62 | 1.87% |
20. | Paper Manufacturing | 62 | 1.87% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 577 | 19.92% |
2. | Educational Services | 380 | 13.12% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 206 | 7.11% |
4. | Finance and Insurance | 162 | 5.59% |
5. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 127 | 4.38% |
6. | Food and Beverage Stores | 124 | 4.28% |
7. | Social Assistance | 111 | 3.83% |
8. | Public Administration | 110 | 3.80% |
9. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 104 | 3.59% |
10. | Metal Manufactuing | 71 | 2.45% |
11. | Paper Manufacturing | 70 | 2.42% |
12. | Personal and Laundry Services | 69 | 2.38% |
13. | Department and Other General Stores | 53 | 1.83% |
14. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 44 | 1.52% |
15. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 43 | 1.48% |
16. | Construction | 40 | 1.38% |
17. | U.S. Postal Service | 38 | 1.31% |
18. | Apparel Manufacturing | 35 | 1.21% |
19. | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | 34 | 1.17% |
20. | Furniture, Furnishings, and Appliances | 31 | 1.07% |
Spencer Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Production Occupations | 222 | 6.70% |
2. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 214 | 6.46% |
3. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 206 | 6.22% |
4. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 192 | 5.80% |
5. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 132 | 3.98% |
6. | Other Construction Trades | 126 | 3.80% |
7. | Engineers | 116 | 3.50% |
8. | Other Management Occupations | 109 | 3.29% |
9. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 98 | 2.96% |
10. | Top Executives | 91 | 2.75% |
11. | Other Office and Admin Support | 80 | 2.41% |
12. | Electricians | 79 | 2.38% |
13. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 75 | 2.26% |
14. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 75 | 2.26% |
15. | Business Operations Specialists | 68 | 2.05% |
16. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 68 | 2.05% |
17. | Vehicle Mechanics | 68 | 2.05% |
18. | Operations Managers Non Finance | 66 | 1.99% |
19. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 61 | 1.84% |
20. | Law Enforcement Workers | 58 | 1.75% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Secretaries and Admins | 209 | 7.21% |
2. | Other Office and Admin Support | 173 | 5.97% |
3. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 138 | 4.76% |
4. | Registered Nurses | 136 | 4.69% |
5. | Financial Clerks, Non-bookkeeping | 108 | 3.73% |
6. | Cashiers | 103 | 3.56% |
7. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 99 | 3.42% |
8. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 98 | 3.38% |
9. | Business Operations Specialists | 95 | 3.28% |
10. | Waiters and Waitresses | 95 | 3.28% |
11. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 94 | 3.24% |
12. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 91 | 3.14% |
13. | Food and Beverage Servers, Not waiters/waitresses | 74 | 2.55% |
14. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 73 | 2.52% |
15. | Customer Service Representatives | 71 | 2.45% |
16. | Other Management Occupations | 65 | 2.24% |
17. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 61 | 2.11% |
18. | Other Financial Specialists | 59 | 2.04% |
19. | Other Healthcare Support | 59 | 2.04% |
20. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 59 | 2.04% |
Spencer Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 4,984 | 54.58% |
15-35 hours | 1,582 | 17.33% |
1-14 hours | 276 | 3.02% |
No regular hours | 2,289 | 25.07% |
Spencer Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 343 | 5.71% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 219 | 3.65% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 248 | 4.13% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 639 | 10.64% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 667 | 11.11% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 1,074 | 17.89% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 827 | 13.77% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 473 | 7.88% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 288 | 4.80% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 135 | 2.25% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 104 | 1.73% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 71 | 1.18% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 468 | 7.79% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 449 | 7.48% |
Spencer Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 259 | 4.31% |
5-9 | 689 | 11.47% |
10-14 | 634 | 10.56% |
15-19 | 577 | 9.61% |
20-24 | 712 | 11.86% |
25-29 | 424 | 7.06% |
30-34 | 993 | 16.54% |
35-39 | 326 | 5.43% |
40-44 | 296 | 4.93% |
45-59 | 622 | 10.36% |
60-89 | 358 | 5.96% |
At least 90 | 115 | 1.92% |
Spencer Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 10 | 0.17% | 3,285 | 54.70% |
30-44 | 0 | 0.00% | 1,615 | 26.89% |
45-59 | 8 | 0.13% | 614 | 10.22% |
At least 60 | 4 | 0.07% | 469 | 7.81% |
Spencer Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 418 | 6.81% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 5,410 | 88.15% |
Motorcycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Other | 29 | 0.47% |
Public transportation | 22 | 0.36% |
Walked | 126 | 2.05% |
Worked at home | 132 | 2.15% |
Spencer Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Spencer Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 4,579 (11,579 people)
Families (2000): 3,107 (9,484 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 1,489
People at same address in 1995: 7,302
Spencer Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 364 | 7.95% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 286 | 6.25% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 277 | 6.05% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 310 | 6.77% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 213 | 4.65% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 296 | 6.46% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 228 | 4.98% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 265 | 5.79% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 245 | 5.35% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 436 | 9.52% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 603 | 13.17% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 510 | 11.14% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 322 | 7.03% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 108 | 2.36% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 100 | 2.18% |
$200,000 or more | 16 | 0.35% |
Spencer Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 1,187 | 25.90% |
Family, 2 people | 1,247 | 27.21% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 251 | 5.48% |
Family, 3 people | 767 | 16.74% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 29 | 0.63% |
Family, 4 people | 687 | 14.99% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 18 | 0.39% |
Family, 5 people | 254 | 5.54% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 2 | 0.04% |
Family, 6 people | 95 | 2.07% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 2 | 0.04% |
Family, 7 or more people | 44 | 0.96% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 0 | 0.00% |
Spencer Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 3,780 | 29.74% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 1,716 | 13.50% |
Public Assistance | 100 | 0.79% |
Retirement | 835 | 6.57% |
Self Employment | 545 | 4.29% |
Social Security | 1,317 | 10.36% |
Supplemental Security | 164 | 1.29% |
Wage / Salary | 3,641 | 28.65% |
Other | 611 | 4.81% |
Spencer Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 1,414 | 58.17% |
With children under 18 | 1,017 | 41.83% |
Spencer Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 459 | 10.11% |
Married | 2,573 | 56.65% |
Never Married | 1,389 | 30.58% |
Widowed | 121 | 2.66% |
Spencer Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 555 | 11.56% |
Married | 2,599 | 54.16% |
Never Married | 1,114 | 23.21% |
Widowed | 531 | 11.06% |
Spencer Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Spencer Education Information Back to top
Spencer Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 474 | 5.37% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 1,119 | 12.68% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 3,101 | 35.14% |
Some college, no degree | 2,070 | 23.46% |
Associate degree | 620 | 7.03% |
Bachelors degree | 970 | 10.99% |
Graduate or professional degree | 471 | 5.34% |
Spencer Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 165 | 1.41% | 49 | 0.42% | 214 | 1.83% |
Kindergarten | 121 | 1.03% | 27 | 0.23% | 148 | 1.27% |
Grades 1-4 | 603 | 5.16% | 39 | 0.33% | 642 | 5.49% |
Grades 5-8 | 639 | 5.47% | 37 | 0.32% | 676 | 5.78% |
Grades 9-12 | 610 | 5.22% | 72 | 0.62% | 682 | 5.83% |
Undergrad college | 292 | 2.50% | 125 | 1.07% | 417 | 3.57% |
Graduate or professional school | 28 | 0.24% | 68 | 0.58% | 96 | 0.82% |
Total | 2,458 | 21.02% | 417 | 3.57% | 2,875 | 24.59% |
Spencer Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Spencer Business Information Back to top
Number of Businesses (2003): 544
Spencer Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Spencer Public Benefits Information Back to top
Spencer Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 10,639 | 91.40% |
Below Poverty Level | 1,001 | 8.60% |
Spencer Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Spencer Criminal Information Back to top
Spencer Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 2.642 | 0.400 | 0.000 | 0.080 | 3.123 | 0.000 | 3.043 | 8.087 | 2.322 | 13.452 |
2000 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
2001 | 2.298 | 0.426 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 2.724 | 0.085 | 1.873 | 8.002 | 0.936 | 10.896 |
2002 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
2003 | 3.685 | 0.168 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 3.853 | 0.168 | 3.853 | 8.961 | 1.005 | 13.819 |
2004 | 2.258 | 0.585 | 0.000 | 0.251 | 3.095 | 0.251 | 2.175 | 9.368 | 1.756 | 13.299 |
2005 | 2.754 | 0.417 | 0.000 | 0.167 | 3.339 | 0.083 | 4.424 | 9.599 | 1.002 | 15.024 |
2006 | 2.713 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.329 | 3.042 | 0.082 | 2.384 | 9.042 | 1.480 | 12.906 |
2007 | 2.798 | 0.165 | 0.165 | 0.165 | 3.291 | 0.000 | 3.045 | 8.146 | 0.411 | 11.602 |
Spencer Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 4 | 17 |
2005 | 4 | 17 |
2006 | 4 | 17 |
2007 | 4 | 17 |
Spencer Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
1999 | 207 |
2000 | 0 |
2001 | 160 |
Spencer Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Spencer Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Spencer Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 1,506 | 12.88% |
10-19 Years | 1,673 | 14.31% |
20-29 Years | 1,494 | 12.78% |
30-39 Years | 1,739 | 14.87% |
40-49 Years | 1,892 | 16.18% |
50-59 Years | 1,481 | 12.67% |
60-69 Years | 857 | 7.33% |
70-79 Years | 684 | 5.85% |
80-89 Years | 321 | 2.75% |
90+ Years | 44 | 0.38% |
Spencer Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 5,785 | 49.48% |
Female | 5,906 | 50.52% |
Spencer Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 11,347 | 97.06% |
Hispanic/Latino | 156 | 1.33% |
African-American | 65 | 0.56% |
Multiracial | 58 | 0.50% |
Asian | 35 | 0.30% |
Amerindian | 25 | 0.21% |
Other Race | 3 | 0.03% |
Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
Spencer Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | French Non-Basque | 2,796 | 21.79% |
2. | Irish | 2,272 | 17.70% |
3. | French Canadian | 1,581 | 12.32% |
4. | English | 1,243 | 9.69% |
5. | Italian | 1,087 | 8.47% |
6. | Polish | 830 | 6.47% |
7. | United States Or American | 702 | 5.47% |
8. | German | 526 | 4.10% |
9. | Swedish | 499 | 3.89% |
10. | Lithuanian | 275 | 2.14% |
Spencer Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 10,361 | 95.07% |
2. | French | 313 | 2.87% |
3. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 118 | 1.08% |
4. | German | 33 | 0.30% |
5. | Other Indo European | 14 | 0.13% |
6. | Mon Khmer / Cambodian | 14 | 0.13% |
7. | Greek | 10 | 0.09% |
8. | Other Pacific Island | 9 | 0.08% |
9. | Russian | 8 | 0.07% |
10. | Scandinavian | 7 | 0.06% |
Spencer Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 11,470 | 98.11% |
Naturalized immigrant | 142 | 1.21% |
Not a citizen | 79 | 0.68% |
Spencer Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Spencer Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Spencer Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
01562 |