Spencer, NC Demographics

A map of Spencer's Population by Race

Spencer, North Carolina has an estimated population of 3,349, a slight increase from the 3,308 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.7% White, 41.0% Black, 5.6% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 less diverse than North Carolina 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 62.4% in 2020 and 57.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Spencer is ranked the 241st most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 240th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Spencer's White Population

1,697 residents of Spencer, or 50.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Spencer is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Spencer ranks 560th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Spencer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 50.7%.

Spencer is more White than neighboring East Spencer (10.4% White), and Salisbury (49.1% White). Spencer is less White than neighboring Granite Quarry (77.9% White), Tyro (95.5% White), and Faith (88.4% White).

Spencer's Black Population

1,372 residents of Spencer, or 41.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Spencer is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Spencer ranks 176th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's Black population has grown by an estimated 28.8%. Black residents' share of Spencer's population has increased from 32.2% to 41.0%.

Spencer is more Black than neighboring Salisbury (35% Black), Granite Quarry (5.5% Black), Tyro (0.9% Black), and Faith (0.2% Black). Spencer is less Black than neighboring East Spencer (78.6% Black).

Spencer's Asian Population

0 residents of Spencer, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Spencer is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Spencer ranks 375th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Spencer's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Spencer is less Asian than neighboring Salisbury (1% Asian), Granite Quarry (1.2% Asian), and Faith (9.6% Asian).

Spencer's Hispanic Population

186 residents of Spencer, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Spencer is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Spencer ranks 199th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 45.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Spencer's population has decreased from 10.4% to 5.6%.

Spencer is more Hispanic than neighboring Tyro (1.4% Hispanic), and Faith (0.2% Hispanic). Spencer is less Hispanic than neighboring East Spencer (8% Hispanic), Salisbury (11.5% Hispanic), and Granite Quarry (13.2% Hispanic).

Spencer's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Spencer, or 0.7% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Spencer ranks 170th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 47.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Spencer's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.7%.

Spencer is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Spencer (0% Native American/Other), Salisbury (0.4% Native American/Other), Tyro (0% Native American/Other), and Faith (0% Native American/Other). Spencer is less Native American/Other than neighboring Granite Quarry (0.9% Native American/Other).

Spencer's Multiracial Population

71 residents of Spencer, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Spencer is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Spencer ranks 207th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Spencer's population has decreased from 4.5% to 2.1%.

Spencer is more Multiracial than neighboring Granite Quarry (1.3% Multiracial), and Faith (1.5% Multiracial). Spencer is less Multiracial than neighboring East Spencer (3% Multiracial), Salisbury (3% Multiracial), and Tyro (2.2% 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.