Spencer, OK Demographics

A map of Spencer's Population by Race

Spencer, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 3,928, a slight decrease from the 3,978 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.5% Black, 29.0% White, 16.2% Hispanic, 7.8% Multiracial, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 1.2% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Oklahoma 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 65.2% in 2020 and 68.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Spencer is ranked the 88th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 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 87th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Spencer's White Population

1,140 residents of Spencer, or 29.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Spencer is significantly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Spencer ranks 816th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's White population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. White residents' share of Spencer's population has increased from 26.3% to 29.0%.

Spencer is less White than neighboring Midwest City (56.9% White), Nicoma Park (72.6% White), Forest Park (33.7% White), Lake Aluma (91.4% White), and Del City (49.3% White).

Spencer's Black Population

1,749 residents of Spencer, or 44.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Spencer is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Spencer ranks 10th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. Black residents' share of Spencer's population has decreased from 51.0% to 44.5%.

Spencer is more Black than neighboring Midwest City (20.3% Black), Nicoma Park (2% Black), Lake Aluma (0% Black), and Del City (21.3% Black). Spencer is less Black than neighboring Forest Park (49.5% Black).

Spencer's Asian Population

46 residents of Spencer, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Spencer is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Spencer ranks 191st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Spencer's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.2%.

Spencer is more Asian than neighboring Nicoma Park (0.2% Asian), Lake Aluma (0% Asian), and Del City (0.9% Asian). Spencer is less Asian than neighboring Midwest City (1.7% Asian), and Forest Park (2.3% Asian).

Spencer's Hispanic Population

636 residents of Spencer, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Spencer is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Spencer ranks 135th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 43.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Spencer's population has increased from 11.1% to 16.2%.

Spencer is more Hispanic than neighboring Midwest City (7.7% Hispanic), Nicoma Park (10.2% Hispanic), Forest Park (8% Hispanic), Lake Aluma (0% Hispanic), and Del City (14.6% Hispanic).

Spencer's Native American/Other Population

52 residents of Spencer, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Spencer is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Spencer ranks 675th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Spencer's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.3%.

Spencer is more Native American/Other than neighboring Forest Park (0.3% Native American/Other). Spencer is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midwest City (3.2% Native American/Other), Nicoma Park (9.7% Native American/Other), Lake Aluma (1.9% Native American/Other), and Del City (3.7% Native American/Other).

Spencer's Multiracial Population

305 residents of Spencer, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Spencer is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Spencer ranks 593rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Spencer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.8%.

Spencer is more Multiracial than neighboring Nicoma Park (5.3% Multiracial), Forest Park (6.1% Multiracial), and Lake Aluma (6.7% Multiracial). Spencer is less Multiracial than neighboring Midwest City (10.3% Multiracial), and Del City (10.2% 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.