Spencer, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hanson County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
126
Population
467/sq mi density
$57,917
Median Income
$32,262 per capita
$137,500
Home Value
$266,643 Zillow
$425
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $425/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
126
Census 2023
Population Density
467
per square mile
Land Area
0.3
square miles (0.7 km²)
Median Age
42.5 yrs
9% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
94.4%
Black
0%
Hispanic
1.6%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95.6%
Spanish
3.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.8%
Veterans
9.9%
65% above US avg (6%)
Disability
23.0%
77% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
84.9%
7% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
15.1%
76% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.350
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 126 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 467 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 53.2% |
| Female | 46.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.8% |
| Veterans | 9.9% |
| Disability | 23.0% |
| Health Insurance | 84.9% |
| Uninsured | 15.1% |
| Broadband Access | 84.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.350 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 8, Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |