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Spencer, TN
City in Van Buren County, Tennessee.
Population
1,511
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
231
ZIP codes
0
Spencer and its ZIP codes
Spencer at a glance
- Spencer is 34% denser than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,705, 33% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,800 (47% below Tennessee) and median rent is $575 a month.
Local data for Spencer, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Spencer, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,705
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$150,800
Median rent
$575/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
11.3%
Median age
51.9
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (157), German Americans (94), Mexican Americans (31).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Van Buren County. PPP loans are for Spencer.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,010
868 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,884
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$46M
FY 2026, $7,453 per person
How people get to work
Spencer, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled16.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Spencer, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
190
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
59.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Spencer, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Spencer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DoyleTown | 8.6 mi | 1.2 |
| SpartaCity | 14 mi | 6.7 |
| Bon AirCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| PikevilleCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| McMinnvilleCity | 19 mi | 11.1 |
| Pleasant HillTown | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| Beersheba SpringsTown | 23 mi | 4.8 |
| Lake TansiCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 8.8 |
| MaylandCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.6 |
| SmithvilleCity | 25 mi | 5.9 |
| DunlapCity | 26 mi | 10.8 |
| CentertownTown | 26 mi | 0.9 |
| ViolaTown | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| AltamontTown | 27 mi | 19.8 |
| MorrisonTown | 27 mi | 3 |
| Gruetli-LaagerCity | 27 mi | 12.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Spencer, TN in?
- Spencer is in Van Buren County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Spencer, TN?
- About 1,511 people live in Spencer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Spencer?
- Nearby places include Doyle (8.6 mi), Sparta (14 mi), Bon Air (14 mi), Pikeville (17 mi), McMinnville (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023