Spencer, Indiana
Spencer: town in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States
About
Spencer is a township located in the county of Owen in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,217 and a population density of 540 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,262 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Spencer
| Population | 2,262 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Owen County |
| Postal code | 47460 |
| Phone Area Codes | 812 |
| Area | 4.1 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.2867,-86.7625 |
| Altitude | 561 feet / 171 meters |
| Capital city | Spencer is capital of Owen County |
| Time Zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time | 17:59:11 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 551 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.99% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Spencer is located at 39°17'12"N 86°45'45"W (39.2867100, -86.7625100).
Spencer map
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 59, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. Southwest wind 6 to 9...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Spencer increased by 1.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,217 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,356 | 5.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,341 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,316 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,298 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,277 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,281 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,267 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,272 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,271 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,262 | -0.4% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Spencer
1McCormick's Creek State Park
250 McCormick Creek Park Rd, Spencer, IN 47460, United States View details
Phone: +18128292235 | Website available
People born in Spencer (9)
People born in Spencer, including United States admiral Henry M. Mullinnix, United States dramatist and poet William Vaughn Moody, politician Edwin S. Johnson, .
More notable people
- William S. Sadler (Psychiatrist and author) he was born in 24/06/1875
- Edward Giles Irvin (Founder of Kappa Alpha Phi) he was born in 13/08/1893
- Horace Meek Hickam (US Army Air Corps officer) he was born in 14/08/1885
- John H. Cassady (American admiral) he was born in 03/04/1896
- Jack Draper (American cinematographer) he was born in 05/03/1892
- Earle Remington Hines (American vaudeville actress and poet (1859-1923)) she was born in 03/06/1859
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Spencer, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 367088 | Tricoci University of Beauty Cuture LLC-Bloomington | Bloomington (IN) | 47404 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Spencer, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND | Indianapolis Union Station | 350 South Illinois Street | RAIL |
| CRF | Crawfordsville | Spring and Green Streets | RAIL |
| CRB | Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana | 1000 Smith Ave | BUS |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Spencer.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Post Office | Spencer (IN) | 47460 |
Other places with the same name (13)
- Spencer, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts with a population of 11,898 people.
- Spencer, Iowa city in the state of Iowa (United States) with a population of 10,989 people.
- Spencer, Michigan township in Kent County, Michigan with a population of 4,292 people.
- Spencer, Oklahoma city in Oklahoma with a population of 3,959 people.
- Spencer, North Carolina town in North Carolina with a population of 3,260 people.
- Spencer, New York human settlement in Tioga County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,889 people.
- Spencer, Ohio village in Spencer Township located in Medina County, Ohio, United States with a population of 2,059 people.
- Spencer, West Virginia city in West Virginia with a population of 1,989 people.
- Spencer, Tennessee town in Tennessee, USA with a population of 1,710 people.
- Spencer, Wisconsin village in Marathon County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,675 people.
- Spencer, Nebraska village in Boyd County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 402 people.
- Spencer, South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 145 people.
- Spencer, Idaho city in Clark County, Idaho, United States with a population of 32 people.
Other cities in Owen County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Owen County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton | 8,190 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Gosport | 797 | Town in Indiana |
Distance to Other Cities
Spencer distances to largest Indiana cities