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Spencer, NY
Village in Tioga County, New York.
Population
932
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
900
ZIP codes
0
Spencer and its ZIP codes
Spencer at a glance
- Spencer is about 2.1 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,765, 40% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,300 (64% below New York) and median rent is $1,046 a month.
Local data for Spencer, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Spencer, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,765
Poverty rate
31.0%
Median home value
$154,300
Median rent
$1,046/mo
Homeownership
62.6%
Bachelor's or higher
28.3%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (108), Polish Americans (59), Dutch Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tioga County. PPP loans are for Spencer.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,577
13,068 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,815
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $21,023 per person
How people get to work
Spencer, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.1%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Spencer, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
494
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
556
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 14°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Spencer, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Spencer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Van EttenCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.3 |
| West DanbyCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.4 |
| CandorVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| ErinCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.7 |
| DanbyCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 3.5 |
| NewfieldCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| BreesportCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| BrooktondaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| South HillCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.9 |
| WaverlyVillage | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| OwegoVillage | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| East IthacaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Slaterville SpringsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| NicholsVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| South Waverly, PABorough | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| IthacaCity | 16 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Spencer, NY in?
- Spencer is in Tioga County, New York.
- What is the population of Spencer, NY?
- About 932 people live in Spencer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Spencer?
- Nearby places include Van Etten (3.1 mi), West Danby (7.9 mi), Candor (8.3 mi), Erin (9.3 mi), Danby (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023