Spencer
City in Clay County, Iowa
Spencer is a city in Clay County, Iowa, with 11,325 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,312 ft (400 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fostoria, 6.6 miles N.
- 11,325residents (2020 Census)
- 1,312 ftelevation · 400 m
- 10.9 sq miland area · 28.4 km²
- 1,034 / sq mipopulation density
- 51301ZIP code
About Spencer
Spencer is a city in the state of Iowa, United States, and the county seat of Clay County. It is located at the confluence of the Little Sioux and Ocheyedan rivers. The population was 11,325 in the 2020 census, an increase from 11,317 in 2000. Spencer hosts the Clay County Fair, held annually in September and averaging more than 300,000 visitors.
The town's late library cat, Dewey Readmore Books, became known throughout the world before his death in 2006. He was immortalized in the book Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron, director of the library, and Bret Witter.
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Living in Spencer
- Median household income
- $59,667
- Median home value
- $184,800
- Median rent
- $805/mo
- Median age
- 41.4
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Spencer had 11,325 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,325 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,034 per sq mi (399 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Spencer at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Clay County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,325 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.95 sq mi (28.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1470° N, 95.1527° W |
| ZIP code | 51301 |
| Official website | spenceriowacity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1974280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Spencer
- Fostoria6.6 mi N
- Dickens6.6 mi E
- Everly8.4 mi W
- Royal8.7 mi SW
- Greenville9.0 mi S
- Rossie9.4 mi S
- Gillett Grove10.8 mi SE
- Ruthven12.9 mi E
- Milford13.4 mi N
- West Okoboji14.0 mi N
- Terril14.3 mi NE
- Arnolds Park14.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Spencer
What county is Spencer in?
Spencer is in Clay County, Iowa.
What is the population of Spencer, IA?
11,325 people lived in Spencer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Spencer, IA?
The ZIP code of Spencer is 51301.
What is the elevation of Spencer?
1,312 feet (400 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Spencer?
Fostoria (6.6 mi), Dickens (6.6 mi), Everly (8.4 mi), Royal (8.7 mi), Greenville (9.0 mi).
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