Spencer
City in Roane County, West Virginia
Spencer is a city in Roane County, West Virginia, with 2,063 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 748 ft (228 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Reedy, 7.9 miles NW.
- 2,063residents (2020 Census)
- 748 ftelevation · 228 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 1,652 / sq mipopulation density
- 25276ZIP code
About Spencer
Spencer is a city in and the county seat of Roane County, West Virginia, United States. Originally known as "California," Spencer was chartered in 1858, and named after Spencer Roane (1762–1822), a distinguished jurist from Virginia, who served on the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, and for whom Roane County was named. The population was 2,062 at the 2020 census. Spencer is the home of the annual West Virginia Black Walnut Festival. Points of interest include Charles Fork Lake, Chrystal Water and Power Company-Spencer Water and Ice Company, the McIntosh Mansion, and the Robey Theatre.
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Living in Spencer
- Median household income
- $37,639
- Median home value
- $116,800
- Median rent
- $738/mo
- Median age
- 43.8
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Spencer had 2,063 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,063 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,652 per sq mi (638 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Spencer at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Roane County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,063 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.25 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8001° N, 81.3527° W |
| ZIP code | 25276 |
| Official website | cityofspencer.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5475820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Spencer
- Reedy7.9 mi NW
- Grantsville16.3 mi NE
- Elizabeth18.3 mi N
- Ripley19.3 mi W
- Clendenin21.8 mi S
- Newark22.2 mi N
- Ravenswood24.5 mi NW
- Sissonville25.6 mi SW
- Cottageville25.9 mi W
- Elkview26.3 mi S
- Clay27.5 mi SE
- Mineralwells27.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Spencer
What county is Spencer in?
Spencer is in Roane County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Spencer, WV?
2,063 people lived in Spencer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Spencer, WV?
The ZIP code of Spencer is 25276.
What is the elevation of Spencer?
748 feet (228 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Spencer?
Reedy (7.9 mi), Grantsville (16.3 mi), Elizabeth (18.3 mi), Ripley (19.3 mi), Clendenin (21.8 mi).
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