Spencer, TN Profile
Spencer, TN, population 1,693, is located
in Tennessee's Van Buren county,
about 49.3 miles from Chattanooga and 79.3 miles from Nashville.
Through the 90's Spencer's population has grown by about 52%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Spencer has declined by about 1%. Since 2005 Spencer's population has grown by about 2%.
Spencer's property crime levels tend to be much lower than
Tennessee's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Spencer tend to be much lower than Tennessee's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 99% |
| African American | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 1,713 | N/A |
| 2001 | 1,696 | -0.99% |
| 2002 | 1,700 | 0.24% |
| 2003 | 1,669 | -1.82% |
| 2004 | 1,664 | -0.30% |
| 2005 | 1,661 | -0.18% |
| 2006 | 1,655 | -0.36% |
| 2007 | 1,678 | 1.39% |
| 2008 | 1,695 | 1.01% |
| 2009 | 1,693 | -0.12% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $25,583 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 116 |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | N/A |
| 2004 | 117 |
| 2005 | 58 |
| 2006 | 117 |
| 2007 | 59 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 118 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2003 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 694 |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | N/A |
| 2004 | 933 |
| 2005 | 1,110 |
| 2006 | 408 |
| 2007 | 832 |
| 2008 | 1,665 |
| 2009 | 1,533 |
| 2010 | 1,482 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
2 |
9 |
1 |
| 2002 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2003 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2004 |
5 |
9 |
2 |
| 2005 |
5 |
13 |
1 |
| 2006 |
4 |
3 |
0 |
| 2007 |
3 |
11 |
0 |
| 2008 |
3 |
21 |
4 |
| 2009 |
6 |
19 |
1 |
| 2010 |
10 |
14 |
1 |
Location
| Elevation | 1,820 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 3.3 Square Miles |
