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Spencer, WV
City in Roane County, West Virginia.
Population
2,291
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,835
ZIP codes
0
Spencer and its ZIP codes
Spencer at a glance
- Spencer is about 25 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 69th most populous of 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $37,639 a year, 37% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,800 (28% below West Virginia) and median rent is $738 a month.
Local data for Spencer, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Spencer, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,639
Poverty rate
33.5%
Median home value
$116,800
Median rent
$738/mo
Homeownership
56.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (399), German Americans (174), French Americans (62).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Roane County. PPP loans are for Spencer.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,187
2,749 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,640
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $7,710 per person
How people get to work
Spencer, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Spencer, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
411
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
87
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 22°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Spencer, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
20.8%
U.S. 12.1% +8.7 pts
Smoking
27.6%
U.S. 12.8% +14.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Spencer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ReedyTown | 7.7 mi | 0.2 |
| GrantsvilleTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| ElizabethTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| RipleyCity | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| ClendeninTown | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| NewarkCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| RavenswoodCity | 24 mi | 1.8 |
| CottagevilleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.1 |
| SissonvilleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 12.8 |
| ElkviewCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.7 |
| MineralwellsCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.5 |
| ClayTown | 28 mi | 0.6 |
| PinchCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.5 |
| KanawhaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.9 |
| Big ChimneyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2 |
| GlenvilleTown | 29 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Spencer, WV in?
- Spencer is in Roane County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Spencer, WV?
- About 2,291 people live in Spencer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Spencer?
- Nearby places include Reedy (7.7 mi), Grantsville (16 mi), Elizabeth (18 mi), Ripley (19 mi), Clendenin (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023