Spencer
City in Van Buren County, Tennessee

Spencer is a city in Van Buren County, Tennessee, with 1,462 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,798 ft (548 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Doyle, 8.6 miles N.
- 1,462residents (2020 Census)
- 1,798 ftelevation · 548 m
- 6.6 sq miland area · 17.0 km²
- 223 / sq mipopulation density
- 38585ZIP code
About Spencer
Spencer is a town in Van Buren County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, Spencer had a population of 1,462. It is the county seat of Van Buren County. It is home to Fall Creek Falls State Park.
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Living in Spencer
- Median household income
- $46,705
- Median home value
- $150,800
- Median rent
- $575/mo
- Median age
- 51.9
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Spencer had 1,462 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,462 |
|---|---|
| Density | 223 per sq mi (86 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Spencer at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Van Buren County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,462 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.55 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,798 ft (548 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7392° N, 85.4561° W |
| ZIP code | 38585 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4770240 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Spencer
- Doyle8.6 mi N
- Sparta13.5 mi N
- Bon Air14.2 mi N
- Pikeville17.1 mi SE
- McMinnville18.6 mi W
- Pleasant Hill21.5 mi NE
- Beersheba Springs22.8 mi SW
- Lake Tansi23.9 mi NE
- Mayland25.4 mi NE
- Smithville25.5 mi NW
- Dunlap26.0 mi S
- Centertown26.0 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Spencer
What county is Spencer in?
Spencer is in Van Buren County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Spencer, TN?
1,462 people lived in Spencer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Spencer, TN?
The ZIP code of Spencer is 38585.
What is the elevation of Spencer?
1,798 feet (548 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Spencer?
Doyle (8.6 mi), Sparta (13.5 mi), Bon Air (14.2 mi), Pikeville (17.1 mi), McMinnville (18.6 mi).
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