Spencer, MA Demographics

A map of Spencer's Population by Race

Spencer, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 5,661, a slight decrease from the 5,810 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.9% White, 4.5% Hispanic, 3.6% Asian, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Spencer, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Spencer has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Spencer, that probability was 33.2% in 2020 and 18.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Spencer is ranked the 113th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Spencer was ranked the 110th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Spencer's White Population

5,092 residents of Spencer, or 89.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Spencer is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Spencer ranks 159th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's White population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of Spencer's population has increased from 80.9% to 89.9%.

Spencer is more White than neighboring East Brookfield (89.1% White), Brookfield (79.7% White), and Rutland (87.6% White). Spencer is less White than neighboring North Brookfield (91.4% White), and West Brookfield (98.3% White).

Spencer's Black Population

11 residents of Spencer, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Spencer is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Spencer ranks 91st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's Black population has declined by an estimated 92.4%. Black residents' share of Spencer's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.2%.

Spencer is more Black than neighboring East Brookfield (0.1% Black), and West Brookfield (0% Black). Spencer is less Black than neighboring North Brookfield (0.3% Black), Brookfield (2.1% Black), and Rutland (2.3% Black).

Spencer's Asian Population

205 residents of Spencer, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Spencer is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Spencer ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's Asian population has grown by an estimated 236.1%. Asian residents' share of Spencer's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.6%.

Spencer is more Asian than neighboring East Brookfield (0.8% Asian), North Brookfield (0% Asian), Brookfield (0% Asian), Rutland (0% Asian), and West Brookfield (0% Asian).

Spencer's Hispanic Population

254 residents of Spencer, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Spencer is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Spencer ranks 36th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 59.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Spencer's population has decreased from 10.8% to 4.5%.

Spencer is more Hispanic than neighboring North Brookfield (2% Hispanic), and West Brookfield (1.1% Hispanic). Spencer is less Hispanic than neighboring East Brookfield (7.7% Hispanic), Brookfield (5.4% Hispanic), and Rutland (7.7% Hispanic).

Spencer's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Spencer, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Spencer is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Spencer ranks 113th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Spencer's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Spencer is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brookfield (12% Native American/Other), Rutland (0.3% Native American/Other), and West Brookfield (0.6% Native American/Other).

Spencer's Multiracial Population

99 residents of Spencer, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Spencer is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Spencer ranks 135th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 56.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Spencer's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.7%.

Spencer is more Multiracial than neighboring Brookfield (0.8% Multiracial), and West Brookfield (0% Multiracial). Spencer is less Multiracial than neighboring East Brookfield (2.4% Multiracial), North Brookfield (6.3% Multiracial), and Rutland (2.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.