Spencer Authority

Spencer is a middle-income small town of 3,928 with home prices 1.3× below the Oklahoma median.

Spencer, Oklahoma

In Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, Spencer anchors a community of 3,928. Median household income is $59,861.

Definition and scope

Spencer sits within Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, one of Oklahoma's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 5 and is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Spencer has approximately 3,928 residents. The median age is 44.2 years. Roughly 63% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $157,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 29.0%
• Black or African American: 44.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 16.2%
• Asian: 1.2%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Spencer is $59,861. Poverty rate stands at 15.1%. Unemployment rate at last release was 5.4%. Educational attainment: 26.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Spencer:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 10

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Spencer is Tinker Air Force Base. Federal court business routes through Oklahoma State Supreme Court. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 1,204 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.