Spencer, Tennessee
Spencer: town in Tennessee, USA
About
Spencer is a town located in the county of Van Buren in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,601 and a population density of 90 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,710 inhabitants.
The town was created 176 years ago in 1849.
Quick Facts about Spencer
| Population | 1,710 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| County | Van Buren County |
| Postal code | 38585 |
| Phone Area Codes | 931 |
| Area | 17.8 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.7473,-85.4666 |
| Altitude | 1,798 feet / 548 meters |
| Capital city | Spencer is capital of Van Buren County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1850 (176 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 11:24:15 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 96 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.37% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 62℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
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Geography
Spencer is located at 35°44'50"N 85°27'60"W (35.7472900, -85.4666400).
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Weather
62°F
Partly Cloudy
5 mph SSW
Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Spencer increased by 6.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,601 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,620 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,645 | 1.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,605 | -2.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,667 | 3.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,632 | -2.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,649 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,668 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,655 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,691 | 2.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,710 | 1.11% | estimation process |
Spencer zip code is 38585.
County name: Van Buren, County
fips: 47175
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Spencer, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221607 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville | McMinnville (TN) | 37110 |
Closest post offices linked to Spencer.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Post Office | Spencer (TN) | 38585 |
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- Spencer, West Virginia city in West Virginia with a population of 1,989 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.
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Distance to Other Cities
Spencer distances to largest Tennessee cities