Spencer, Oklahoma

Spencer, Oklahoma

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Spencer, Oklahoma
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Spencer, Oklahoma


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Oklahoma
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Oklahoma

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area_total_km2 = 13.8
area_land_km2 = 13.8
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 5.3
area_land_sq_mi = 5.3
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 3746
population_density_km2 = 270.7
population_density_sq_mi = 701.0

timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
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elevation_m = 365
elevation_ft = 1198
latd = 35 |latm = 30 |lats = 28 |latNS = N
longd = 97 |longm = 22 |longs = 14 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 73084
area_code = 405
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 40-69200GR|2
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 1098350GR|3
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Spencer is a city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States, and a part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. The population was 3,746 at the 2000 census.

Established in 1903 the City of Spencer is a historic, beautiful and diverse community located just east of the North Canadian River. Spencer is approximately ten miles from Downtown Oklahoma City and shares borders with the City of Nicoma Park, to the east, and the City of Midwest City. Spencer gives businesses, residents, and tourist the unique experience of country-style living while offering easy access to main thoroughfares and the bustling excitement of downtown Oklahoma City.

Contributing to the cultural fabric of Spencer are the Spencer Chamber of Commerce, the Spencer Garden Club, and the Spencer Historical Society.

Geography

Spencer is located at coor dms|35|30|28|N|97|22|14|W|city (35.507760, -97.370662)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.3 square miles (13.8 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 3,746 people, 1,420 households, and 1,002 families residing in the city. The population density was 701.0 people per square mile (270.9/km²). There were 1,567 housing units at an average density of 293.3/sq mi (113.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 39.94% White, 51.82% African American, 2.83% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 4.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.32% of the population.

There were 1,420 households out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city the population was spread out with 28.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,116, and the median income for a family was $37,470. Males had a median income of $30,199 versus $21,153 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,242. About 15.0% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

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