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Total population: 2,357 (All urban)

Spencer, West Virginia Age and Sex of Residents

Houses: 1,153 (1,004 occupied: 567 owner occupied, 437 renter occupied)
% of renters here:  44%
State:  25%

Housing density: 973 houses/condos per square mile


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Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2000: $62,100


Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units in 2000: $364


Median gross rent in Spencer, WV in 2000: $350


Housing units in Spencer with a mortgage: 270 (8 second mortgage, 5 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 281






Household type by relationship

Households: 2,263
  • In family households: 1,808 (422 male householders, 188 female householders)
    452 spouses, 622 children (597 natural, 4 adopted, 21 stepchildren), 32 grandchildren, 14 brothers or sisters, 19 parents, 15 other relatives, 44 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 455 (128 male householders (110 living alone)), 278 female householders (259 living alone)), 49 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 94 (90 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 297 2-persons, 108 3-persons, 142 4-persons, 37 5-persons, 26 6-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 369 1-person, 33 2-persons, 4 3-persons.

343 married couples with children.
161 single-parent households (30 men, 131 women).

97.5% of residents of Spencer speak English at home.
0.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (100% speak English very well).
0.7% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% speak English very well).
1.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (56% speak English very well, 44% speak English well).

Foreign born population: 17 (0.7%)
(0.0% of them are naturalized citizens)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.2
State:  5.9

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.8
State:  4.5



Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Spencer, West Virginia:

  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 0
  • 3 rooms: 20
  • 4 rooms: 29
  • 5 rooms: 129
  • 6 rooms: 146
  • 7 rooms: 118
  • 8 rooms: 80
  • 9 or more rooms: 45


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Spencer, West Virginia:

  • 1 room: 3
  • 2 rooms: 31
  • 3 rooms: 83
  • 4 rooms: 70
  • 5 rooms: 114
  • 6 rooms: 72
  • 7 rooms: 39
  • 8 rooms: 7
  • 9 or more rooms: 18


Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 11
  • 1995 to 1998: 12
  • 1990 to 1994: 28
  • 1980 to 1989: 96
  • 1970 to 1979: 203
  • 1960 to 1969: 140
  • 1950 to 1959: 180
  • 1940 to 1949: 181
  • 1939 or earlier: 302


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Spencer:

  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedroom: 10
  • 2 bedrooms: 140
  • 3 bedrooms: 293
  • 4 bedrooms: 114
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 10


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Spencer:

  • no bedroom: 3
  • 1 bedroom: 139
  • 2 bedrooms: 113
  • 3 bedrooms: 120
  • 4 bedrooms: 54
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 8


Cars and other vehicles available in Spencer in owner-occupied houses/condos:

  • no vehicle: 85
  • 1 vehicle: 224
  • 2 vehicles: 226
  • 3 vehicles: 32
  • 4 vehicles: 0
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0


Cars and other vehicles available in Spencer in n renter-occupied apartments

  • no vehicle: 141
  • 1 vehicle: 210
  • 2 vehicles: 82
  • 3 vehicles: 0
  • 4 vehicles: 4
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0

Spencer, WV house values


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses in 2000 in Spencer, WV:

  • Less than $10,000: 7
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 30
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 37
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 22
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 54
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 56
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 35
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 35
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 45
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 86
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 62
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 21
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 33
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 12
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 0
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 16
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 0
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 0
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 0
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 0
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 0
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 0
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 0
  • $1,000,000 or more: 0
 


Spencer rent paid by renters graph

Rent paid by renters in 2000 in Spencer:

  • Less than $100: 54
  • $100 to $149: 42
  • $150 to $199: 48
  • $200 to $249: 61
  • $250 to $299: 48
  • $300 to $349: 51
  • $350 to $399: 73
  • $400 to $449: 19
  • $450 to $499: 13
  • $500 to $549: 0
  • $550 to $599: 0
  • $600 to $649: 0
  • $650 to $699: 0
  • $700 to $749: 0
  • $750 to $799: 0
  • $800 to $899: 0
  • $900 to $999: 0
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 0
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 0
  • $1,500 to $1,999: 0
  • $2,000 or more: 0
  • No cash rent: 28
 



Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 0
  • 1990 to 1994: 17
  • 1985 to 1989: 0
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1965 to 1969: 0

Spencer, WV Time Leaving Home for Work

Percentage of workers working in this county: 78.7%
Number of people working at home: 15 (2.3% of all workers)


Spencer travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 61
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 222
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 141
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 34
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 13
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 9
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 25
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 0
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 19
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 45
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 36
  • 90 or more minutes: 29
 


Spencer mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 492 (76%)
  • Carpooled: 109 (17%)
  • Walked: 29 (4%)
  • Other means: 4 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 15 (2%)
 


Spencer, WV household income

Household income:

  • Less than $10,000: 273
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 112
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 126
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 95
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 79
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 78
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 54
  • $40,000 to $44,999: 42
  • $45,000 to $49,999: 15
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 43
  • $60,000 to $74,999: 13
  • $75,000 to $99,999: 56
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 14
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 8
  • $150,000 to $199,999: 4
  • $200,000 or more: 4
 


First ancestries reported:

  • United States or American: 692
  • Irish: 212
  • Other groups: 209
  • English: 192
  • German: 153
  • Scotch-Irish: 28
  • Dutch: 21
  • Italian: 20
  • French Canadian: 19
  • European: 17
  • Celtic: 14
  • Pennsylvania German: 14
  • French (except Basque): 13
  • Polish: 13
  • Lithuanian: 12
  • British: 8
  • Welsh: 8
  • Scottish: 6
  • Eastern European: 5
  • Swiss: 5
  • Portuguese: 4
  • Slovak: 3


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (100%)

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 1853
  • Northeast: 71
  • Midwest: 238
  • South: 157
  • West: 21

50% of Spencer residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 67% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 57% lived in West Virginia.

Education attainment for males 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 24
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 7
  • 5th and 6th grade: 0
  • 7th and 8th grade: 107
  • 9th grade: 35
  • 10th grade: 52
  • 11th grade: 12
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 27
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 253
  • Less than 1 year of college: 15
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 55
  • Associate degree: 28
  • Bachelor's degree: 61
  • Master's degree: 23
  • Professional school degree: 10
  • Doctorate degree: 0


Educational Attainment for Males


Education attainment for females 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 12
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 14
  • 5th and 6th grade: 28
  • 7th and 8th grade: 137
  • 9th grade: 61
  • 10th grade: 48
  • 11th grade: 33
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 38
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 270
  • Less than 1 year of college: 44
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 62
  • Associate degree: 36
  • Bachelor's degree: 62
  • Master's degree: 30
  • Professional school degree: 20
  • Doctorate degree: 0


Educational Attainment for Females




Class of Workers


Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic males: 19.7%
Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic females: 16.7%


Unemployment rate for Asian males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for Asian females: 0.0%


Median household income in 1999 for:

  • White non-Hispanic householders: $20,224
  • Asian householders: $75,487
  • Two or more races householders: $2,499
  • Median household income in 1999, Hispanic or Latino race: $4,688

Spencer household income for White Non-Hispanic householders

Spencer household income for Asian householders

Spencer household income for two or more races householders

Spencer household income for Hispanic or Latino householders

Spencer marital status for males

Spencer marital status for females


Median house value for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $49,800
  • Asian householders: $112,500
  • Two or more races householders: $45,000
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $27,500

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 847
  • One, attached: 15
  • Two: 92
  • 3 or 4: 89
  • 5 to 9: 11
  • 10 to 19: 4
  • 20 to 49: 74
  • 50 or more: 4
  • Mobile homes: 17

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%


Year Householders Moved Into Unit in Spencer:

 


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:


  • Utility gas (98%)
  • Electricity (2%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:


  • Utility gas (83%)
  • Electricity (13%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)

Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 0
Here:  0.0%
West Virginia:  5.5%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 3
Here:  2.3%
West Virginia:  4.8%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 0
Here:  0.0%
West Virginia:  15.4%



School Enrollment by Level of School for Male Students



School Enrollment by Level of School for Female Students



Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninstitutionalized)

 

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