Spencer County Summary

Life in Spencer County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Spencer County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Spencer County:

  • The population in Spencer County is 19,549.

  • The median home value in Spencer County is $332,221.

  • The median income in Spencer County is $101,118.

  • The median rent in Spencer County is $927.

  • The unemployment rate in Spencer County is 6.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Spencer County is 8.3%.

  • The average high in Spencer County is 73.0° and there are 117.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Spencer County

List Of Cities & Towns in Spencer County

Elk Creek, KY Population 2,295

Taylorsville, KY Population 1,718

Map Of Spencer County

Spencer County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Spencer County is 73.0°.

  • There are 84.22 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 117.2 inches of rain each year with 5.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:48 hours of sun each day in Spencer County.

StatSpencer County
Mean High73.0
Nice Days84.22
Rainfall117.2
Snowfall5.3
Sunny_hours4:48
73.0°
Average High
117.2
Inches of Rain

Spencer County Demographics

Population over time in Spencer County

The current population in Spencer County is 19,549. The population has increased 3.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 19,256 1.6%
2021 18,945 1.4%
2020 18,680 -

Gender in Spencer County

  • Spencer County is 49.5% female with 9,670 female residents.

  • Spencer County is 50.5% male with 9,878 male residents.

Female
49.5% (9,670)
Male
50.5% (9,878)
Gender Spencer County KY USA
Female 49.5% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 50.5% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Spencer County

Spencer County is:

  • 93.4% White with 18,262 White residents.

  • 1.7% African American with 341 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 15 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 86 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 26 Other residents.

  • 1.6% Two Or More with 305 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.6% Hispanic with 514 Hispanic residents.

White
93.4% (18,262)
African American
1.7% (341)
American Indian
0.1% (15)
Asian
0.4% (86)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (26)
Two Or More
1.6% (305)
Hispanic
2.6% (514)

Table: Spencer County By Race

Race Spencer County KY USA
White 93.4% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 1.7% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.6% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.6% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Spencer County, Kentucky

  • 4.0% of households in Spencer County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 0.7% of households in Spencer County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Spencer County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Spencer County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Spencer County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Spencer County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Spencer County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 26.5% of households in Spencer County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Spencer County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Spencer County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.0% (774)
$10,000 to $14,999
0.7% (127)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.0% (1,173)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.2% (1,026)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.3% (1,625)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.4% (2,425)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.7% (2,478)
$100,000 to $149,999
26.5% (5,184)
$150,000 to $199,999
16.6% (3,244)
$200,000 or more
7.6% (1,489)
Income Spencer County KY USA
Less than $10,000 4.0% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 0.7% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.0% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.2% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.3% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.4% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 26.5% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 16.6% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.6% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Spencer County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Spencer County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Spencer County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 39.0% of adults in Spencer County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Spencer County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Spencer County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Spencer County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Spencer County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Spencer County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Spencer County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (390)
9-12th Grade
5% (977)
High School / GED
39% (7,624)
Some College
22% (4,300)
Associate's Degree
10% (1,954)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (2,736)
Master's Degree
7% (1,368)
Professional Degree
1% (195)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Spencer County KY USA
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 7% 6%
High School / GED 39% 33% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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