Spencer, WV Demographics

A map of Spencer's Population by Race

Spencer, West Virginia had a population of 2,063 in 2020. It was 93.3% White, 0.3% Black, 0.6% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.1% 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 439 places in West Virginia, Spencer is the 74th 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

1,925 residents of Spencer identify as White, or 93.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Spencer roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Spencer is ranked #213 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Spencer is more White than neighboring Reedy (90.7% White), and Elizabeth (92.4% White). Spencer is less White than neighboring Grantsville (94.1% White), Clendenin (94.5% White), and Newark (94% White).

Spencer's Black Population

7 residents of Spencer identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Spencer roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Spencer is ranked #281 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Spencer is more Black than neighboring Reedy (0% Black), Elizabeth (0.1% Black), Clendenin (0.1% Black), and Newark (0% Black). Spencer is less Black than neighboring Grantsville (0.6% Black).

Spencer's Asian Population

12 residents of Spencer identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Spencer roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Spencer is ranked #86 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Spencer is more Asian than neighboring Reedy (0% Asian), Elizabeth (0% Asian), Grantsville (0.4% Asian), Clendenin (0.4% Asian), and Newark (0% Asian).

Spencer's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Spencer identify as Hispanic, or 1.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Spencer roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Spencer is ranked #190 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Spencer is more Hispanic than neighboring Elizabeth (0.4% Hispanic), and Clendenin (1.1% Hispanic). Spencer is less Hispanic than neighboring Reedy (4% Hispanic), and Grantsville (1.6% Hispanic).

Spencer's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Spencer identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Spencer roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Spencer is ranked #144 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Spencer is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elizabeth (0.4% Native American/Other), and Grantsville (0.4% Native American/Other). Spencer is less Native American/Other than neighboring Reedy (0.7% Native American/Other), Clendenin (0.6% Native American/Other), and Newark (0.8% Native American/Other).

Spencer's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Spencer identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Spencer roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Spencer is ranked #180 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Spencer is more Multiracial than neighboring Grantsville (2.8% Multiracial), Clendenin (3.4% Multiracial), and Newark (4% Multiracial). Spencer is less Multiracial than neighboring Reedy (4.7% Multiracial), and Elizabeth (6.6% Multiracial).

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