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 121 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.6924,-80.4348 |
| Altitude | 715 feet / 218 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1905 (121 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 10:16:18 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 410 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.21% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 91℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Spencer is located at 35°41'32"N 80°26'5"W (35.6923600, -80.4347800).
Spencer map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Official website of Spencer
Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Best Things to Do in Spencer
1N.C. Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Dr, Spencer, NC 28159, United States View details
Phone: +17046362889 | Website available
People born in Spencer (3)
People born in Spencer, including politician Earl B. Ruth, boxer Jack Wilson, football player Gil Robinson, .
More notable people
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Spencer, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198215 | Catawba College | Salisbury (NC) | 28144 |
Nearby Transit Stations (12)
Rail and bus stations connected to Spencer, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
| UWS | Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car | 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr | BUS |
| WNS | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 100 West 5th Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Spencer.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Post Office | Spencer (NC) | 28159 |
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, 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