Spencer County, Indiana
Spencer County: county in Indiana, United States
About
Spencer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,952 and a population density of 20 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 20,225 inhabitants. Its county seat is Rockport. The county was created 208 years ago in 1818.
County Snapshot
Spencer County at a glance
Spencer County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Indiana counties
92
Open related pagesLargest city
CentervillePopulation 2,611
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Spencer County
| Population | 20,225 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| Different from | Spencer County |
| Area | 1039 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.17% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.83% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.0141,-87.0077 |
| Named for | Spier Spencer |
| Altitude | 469 feet / 143 meters |
| Capital | Rockport |
| Establishment | January 10, 1818 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:42:04 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.59% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Spencer County is located at 38°0'51"N 87°0'28"W (38.0140600, -87.0077100). It has 2 neighbors: Dubois County and Perry County.
Spencer County map
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The largest city of Spencer County is Centerville with a population of 2,611. Other cities include, Santa Claus population 2,404, Dale population 1,480, Pigeon population 1,095 and Chrisney population 467. See all Spencer County cities & populated places.
Spencer County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Spencer County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Centerville | 2,611 | Town in Indiana |
| Santa Claus | 2,404 | Town |
| Dale | 1,480 | Town in Spencer County, Indiana, United States |
| Pigeon | 1,095 | Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America |
| Chrisney | 467 | Human settlement in Spencer County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Gentryville | 263 | Human settlement in Spencer County, Indiana, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon....
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Spencer County
Official Website- Rockport
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Spencer County decreased by 3.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,952 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,969 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,783 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,762 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,762 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,640 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,491 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,440 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,385 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,277 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,225 | -0.26% | estimation process |
People born in Spencer County (2)
People born in Spencer County, including football player Ken Dilger, television presenter Miskel Spillman, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (1)
- Spencer County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 19,585 people.
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|---|---|---|
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