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.

Spencer County locator map
Location of Spencer County on Indiana map.

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.

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6

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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 20:29:10 (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
Map of Indiana highlighting Spencer County locator map image
Map of Indiana highlighting Spencer County locator map image

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.

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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

84°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 9 mph S Friday

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....

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Official 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
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People born in Spencer County (2)

People born in Spencer County, including football player Ken Dilger, television presenter Miskel Spillman, .

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Other places with the same name (1)

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