Spencer, TN Demographics

A map of Spencer's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,390	1,396	92.0%	95.5%
Multiracial	76	31	5.0%	2.1%
Hispanic	38	23	2.5%	1.6%
Black	6	6	0.4%	0.4%
Native American/Other	1	4	0.1%	0.3%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.1%

Spencer, Tennessee has an estimated population of 1,511, an increase from the 1,462 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.0% White, 5.0% Multiracial, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.4% Black, 0.1% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Tennessee 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 8.8% in 2020 and 15.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Spencer is ranked the 255th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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 248th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Spencer's White Population

1,390 residents of Spencer, or 92.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Spencer is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Spencer ranks 27th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Spencer's population has decreased from 95.5% to 92.0%.

Spencer is more White than neighboring Doyle (78.9% White), Sparta (88.3% White), Pikeville (60.9% White), and McMinnville (77.3% White). Spencer is less White than neighboring Bon Air (100% White).

Spencer's Black Population

6 residents of Spencer, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Spencer is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Spencer ranks 406th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Spencer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Spencer is more Black than neighboring Doyle (0% Black), and Bon Air (0% Black). Spencer is less Black than neighboring Sparta (3.7% Black), Pikeville (23.9% Black), and McMinnville (4.2% 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 comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Spencer ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Spencer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Spencer is less Asian than neighboring Doyle (10.5% Asian), Pikeville (0.6% Asian), and McMinnville (1% Asian).

Spencer's Hispanic Population

38 residents of Spencer, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Spencer is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Spencer ranks 394th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 65.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Spencer's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.5%.

Spencer is more Hispanic than neighboring Doyle (0.8% Hispanic), and Bon Air (0% Hispanic). Spencer is less Hispanic than neighboring Sparta (4.7% Hispanic), Pikeville (7.4% Hispanic), and McMinnville (13.9% Hispanic).

Spencer's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Spencer, or 0.1% 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 Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Spencer ranks 388th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Spencer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Spencer is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sparta (0% Native American/Other), and Bon Air (0% Native American/Other). Spencer is less Native American/Other than neighboring Doyle (1.3% Native American/Other), and Pikeville (2% Native American/Other).

Spencer's Multiracial Population

76 residents of Spencer, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Spencer is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Spencer ranks 448th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spencer's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 145.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Spencer's population has increased from 2.1% to 5.0%.

Spencer is more Multiracial than neighboring Sparta (3.3% Multiracial), Bon Air (0% Multiracial), and McMinnville (3.5% Multiracial). Spencer is less Multiracial than neighboring Doyle (8.5% Multiracial), and Pikeville (5.1% 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.