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Spence, Georgia

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Population in July 2007: 1,514.
Males: 741  (49.0%)
Females: 773  (51.0%)
Median resident age:

37.1 years
Georgia median age:

33.4 years

Zip code: 31779

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,795 (it was $33,947 in 2000)
Spence:

$62,795
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,298 (it was $15,862 in 2000)

Spence CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $176,123 (it was $63,500 in 2000)
Spence:

$176,123
GA:

$297,400
March 2022 cost of living index in Spence: 82.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Spence, GA (2000)
    • 1,31291.2%White alone
    • 906.3%Black alone
    • 201.4%Hispanic
    • 141.0%American Indian alone
    • 20.1%Two or more races

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 322 feet

Land area: 53.6 square miles.

Population density: 28 people per square mile   (very low).

Spence, Georgia map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Spence CCD:

0.8% ($522)
Georgia:

0.9% ($919)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: West Dougherty, GA (37.8 miles , pop. 59,680).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Montgomery, AL (154.2 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (674.1 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Meigs, GA (2.4 miles ),
Pelham, GA (2.6 miles ),
Ochlocknee, GA (2.8 miles ),
Lime Sink, GA (3.1 miles ),
Cairo, GA (3.3 miles ),
Whigham, GA (3.7 miles ),
Camilla, GA (3.7 miles ),
Branchville, GA (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 31.03 N, Longitude: 84.17 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 229

Distribution of median household income in Spence, GA in 2022
Spence satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Georgia:

2.9%
Most common industries in Spence, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.6%)
  • Construction (11.0%)
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.2%)
  • Construction (17.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.5%)
  • Truck transportation (6.5%)
  • Utilities (6.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.7%)
  • Health care (17.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.5%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Spence, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (12.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.7%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (4.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.1%)
  • Cashiers (4.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.1%)

Average climate in Spence, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Spence, Georgia average temperatures Spence, Georgia average precipitation Spence, Georgia humidity Spence, Georgia wind speed Spence, Georgia snowfall Spence, Georgia sunshine Spence, Georgia clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Spence-area historical tornado activity is near Georgia state average. It is 35% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/13/2000, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.7 miles away from the Spence place center killed 6 people and injured 15 people and caused $5 million in damages.

On 2/13/2000, a category F3 tornado 11.1 miles away from the place center killed 11 people and injured 175 people and caused $20 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Spence-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 22% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 183.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 219.7 miles away from Spence center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 253.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 243.7 miles away from Spence center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 269.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 253.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Grady County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Tornadoes: 4, Floods: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Storms: 2, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Spence:

  • PELHAM PARKWAY NH (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PELHAM, GA)
  • GRADY COUNTY DIALYSIS FACILITY (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; CAIRO, GA)
  • MITCHELL COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; CAMILLA, GA)
  • MITCHELL COUNTY NURSING HOMES (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CAMILLA, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Spence:

  • Bainbridge State College (about 24 miles; Bainbridge, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,308)
  • Albany Technical College (about 37 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 3,707)
  • Albany State University (about 38 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 3,662)
  • Darton State College (about 39 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 5,000)
  • Florida State University (about 42 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 38,283)
  • Tallahassee Community College (about 42 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 10,904)
  • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (about 43 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 10,841)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Grady County Volunteer Fire Department Spence Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Spence include: Macedonia Church (A), Pine Forest Church (B), Pineview Church (C), Saint Peters Church (D), Union Hill Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Banks Cemetery (1), Macedonia Cemetery (2), Pine Forest Cemetery (3), Saint James Cemetery (4), Dollar Cemetery (5), Pilcher Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Cypress Pond (A), Pritchard Pond (B), Spence Millpond (C), None None Reservoir (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Spence Mill Creek (A), Big Branch (B), Pilcher Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Grady County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

75.3%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.4%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

10.9%
Whole state:

13.0%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.2%
Whole state:

6.1%

For population 15 years and over in Spence:

Marital status in Spence, GA
  • Never married: 16.3%
  • Now married: 68.7%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

For population 25 years and over in Spence:

  • High school or higher: 80.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.2
Georgia average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Spence, GA (based on Grady County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant10,34736
Mainline Protestant1,53912
Black Protestant1,1908
Catholic6151
Other2262
None11,094-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Grady County:

1.61 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Grady County:

7.22 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Here:

4.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Grady County:

12.1%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.3%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Grady County:

15.0%
State:

14.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Spence:

  • WSTT (730 AM; 25 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: MARION R. WILLIAMS)
  • WJEP (1020 AM; daytime; 10 kW; OCHLOCKNEE, GA; Owner: LIFELINE MINISTRIES, INCORPORATED)
  • WHGH (840 AM; daytime; 10 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: H. G. H INVESTMENT CORP.)
  • WGRA (790 AM; 1 kW; CAIRO, GA; Owner: LOVETT BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES, INC)
  • WMGA (1130 AM; 10 kW; MOULTRIE, GA; Owner: RADIO MOULTRIE, INC.)
  • WMGR (930 AM; 5 kW; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: DECATUR BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFVR (910 AM; 50 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: RAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMTM (1300 AM; 5 kW; MOULTRIE, GA; Owner: COLQUITT BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • WFRF (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: FAITH RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WJYZ (960 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTCL (1580 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL; Owner: METZ, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Spence:

  • WRAK-FM (97.3 FM; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKVH (91.9 FM; MONTICELLO, FL; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WFSU-FM (88.9 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WGLF (104.1 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WWLD (102.3 FM; CAIRO, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTLY (107.1 FM; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTNT-FM (94.9 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOBB (100.3 FM; TIFTON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKAK (104.5 FM; ALBANY, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMTM-FM (93.9 FM; MOULTRIE, GA; Owner: COLQUITT BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • WTUF (106.3 FM; BOSTON, GA; Owner: BOSTON RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • WQVE (105.5 FM; CAMILLA, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBGE (101.9 FM; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: JOHN H. WIGGINS)

TV broadcast stations around Spence:

  • WABW-TV (Channel 14; PELHAM, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WTLH (Channel 49; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: WTLH LICENSE CORP.)
  • W19CP (Channel 19; MOULTRIE, GA; Owner: TIFT AREA TV)
  • WTWC-TV (Channel 40; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: WTWC LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WCTV (Channel 6; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: WCTV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WTXL-TV (Channel 27; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: MEDIA VENTURE MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WALB (Channel 10; ALBANY, GA; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • WFXL (Channel 31; ALBANY, GA; Owner: WAITT LICENSE COMPANY OF GEORGIA, L.L.C.)
  • W38CM (Channel 22; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • W02CE (Channel 2; CAMILLA, GA; Owner: MITCHELL COUNTY TELEVISION)
  • W02CI (Channel 2; CAIRO/THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: CEE, INC.)
  • WVUP-CA (Channel 45; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CHRISTIAN TELEVISION CORPORATION, INC.)
  • WTBC-LP (Channel 65; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH, INC.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Spence, GA
  • 54.9%Electricity
  • 35.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.0%Utility gas
  • 2.2%Wood
  • 1.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Spence, GA
  • 69.4%Electricity
  • 25.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Spence compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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