Spencer County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18147 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,955 | — | #1,881 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,506 | -0.9% | #868 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.4 years | +14.1% | #846 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $185,200 | -34.3% | #1,573 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $751 | -35.4% | #2,470 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | -40.7% | #276 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Spencer County has a population of 19,955, making it the #1,881 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Spencer County is $74,506, ranking #868 out of 3,222 counties — 0.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.5% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
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The median home value in Spencer County is $185,200 (-34.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $751/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.3%.
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95.3% of residents in Spencer County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Spencer County, Indiana
Spencer County, Indiana has a total population of 19,955, making it the 1,881st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Spencer County is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Spencer County is $74,506, which ranks #868 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Spencer County is $185,200, 34.3% below the national median. Renters in Spencer County pay a median gross rent of $751 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Spencer County, 22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.7 min.
Spencer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
All data for Spencer County, Indiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.