Spencer, SD Demographics

A map of Spencer's Population by Race

Spencer, South Dakota had a population of 136 in 2020. It was 97.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 2.9% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Spencer, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Spencer is the 270th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Spencer's White Population

132 residents of Spencer identify as White, or 97.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Spencer larger than the White share of the population of South Dakota (79.6% White). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Spencer is ranked #60 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Spencer is more White than neighboring Farmer (73.3% White), Emery (94.8% White), and Bridgewater (84.1% White). Spencer is less White than neighboring Golden View Colony (100% White), and Canova (98.9% White).

Spencer's Black Population

0 residents of Spencer identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Spencer roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Dakota (2% Black). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Spencer is ranked #183 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Spencer is less Black than neighboring Bridgewater (0.4% Black).

Spencer's Asian Population

0 residents of Spencer identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Spencer roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Dakota (1.5% Asian). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Spencer is ranked #176 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Spencer's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Spencer identify as Hispanic, or 0.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Spencer roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Spencer is ranked #389 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Spencer is less Hispanic than neighboring Farmer (13.3% Hispanic), Emery (1.4% Hispanic), Canova (1.1% Hispanic), and Bridgewater (9% Hispanic).

Spencer's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Spencer identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Spencer slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of South Dakota (8.7% Native American/Other). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Spencer is ranked #169 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Spencer is more Native American/Other than neighboring Farmer (0% Native American/Other), Emery (0.4% Native American/Other), Golden View Colony (0% Native American/Other), Canova (0% Native American/Other), and Bridgewater (2.3% Native American/Other).

Spencer's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Spencer identify as Multiracial, or 0.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Spencer roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Spencer is ranked #405 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Spencer is less Multiracial than neighboring Farmer (13.3% Multiracial), Emery (3.3% Multiracial), and Bridgewater (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.