Spencer, North Carolina
Spencer: Town in North Carolina
About
Spencer is a town located in the county of Rowan in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,267 and a population density of 411 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,260 inhabitants.
The town was created 119 years ago in 1904.
Quick Facts about Spencer
| Population : | 3,260 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Rowan County |
| Postal code : | 28159 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 704 |
| Area : | 7.95 km2 |
| Altitude : | 715 feet / 218 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1905 (119 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:02:04 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 410 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Spencer is located at 35°41'32"N 80°26'5"W (35.6923600, -80.4347800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Spencer
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Spencer decreased by 0.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,267 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,242 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,231 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,227 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,221 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,215 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,228 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,237 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,245 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,257 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,260 | 0.09% | estimation process |
People born in Spencer (3)
People born in Spencer, including politician Earl B. Ruth, boxer Jack Wilson, football player Gil Robinson, .
List
Schools in Spencer
College & universities near Spencer, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198215 | Catawba College | Salisbury (NC) | 28144 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Spencer, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| WNS | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 100 West 5th Street | BUS |
| UWS | Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car | 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr | BUS |
Post offices near Spencer
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Post Office | Spencer (NC) | 28159 |
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- 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 , New York human settlement in Tioga County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,889 people.
- Spencer , Indiana town in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States with a population of 2,262 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 Rowan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rowan County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 33,821 | City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States |
| China Grove | 4,249 | Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States |
| Franklin | 3,619 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Landis | 3,148 | City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Granite Quarry | 3,002 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Enochville | 2,925 | Township in Rowan County, North Carolina |
| Rockwell | 2,166 | Village in North Carolina |
| East Spencer | 1,556 | City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Cleveland | 875 | Township in Rowan County, North Carolina |
| Faith | 802 | Human settlement in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Spencer distances to largest North Carolina cities
