Spencer
Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Spencer is a village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, with 1,818 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,312 ft (400 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Unity, 6.8 miles N.
- 1,818residents (2020 Census)
- 1,312 ftelevation · 400 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.1 km²
- 923 / sq mipopulation density
- 54479ZIP code
About Spencer
Spencer is a village in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,818 at the 2020 census.
The village, which lies between two marshes (Spencer Marsh to the northwest and McMillan Marsh to the southeast) was founded in 1874 at a branch on the Wisconsin Central Railway. Today it sits at the crossroads of Wisconsin Highway 13 (WIS 13) and WIS 98 and serves as the terminus of several Marathon County Trunk Highways. Spencer lies about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Marshfield, along WIS 13.
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Living in Spencer
- Median household income
- $69,750
- Median home value
- $155,400
- Median rent
- $580/mo
- Median age
- 38.7
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Spencer had 1,818 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,818 |
|---|---|
| Density | 923 per sq mi (356 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Spencer at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Marathon County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,818 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.97 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7536° N, 90.2985° W |
| ZIP code | 54479 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5575400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Spencer
- Unity6.8 mi N
- Marshfield8.8 mi SE
- Chili8.9 mi S
- Loyal9.7 mi W
- Colby10.9 mi N
- Stratford11.6 mi E
- Hewitt12.2 mi SE
- Abbotsford13.2 mi N
- Granton13.9 mi SW
- Greenwood14.8 mi W
- Curtiss15.4 mi NW
- Fenwood15.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Spencer
What county is Spencer in?
Spencer is in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Spencer, WI?
1,818 people lived in Spencer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Spencer, WI?
The ZIP code of Spencer is 54479.
What is the elevation of Spencer?
1,312 feet (400 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Spencer?
Unity (6.8 mi), Marshfield (8.8 mi), Chili (8.9 mi), Loyal (9.7 mi), Colby (10.9 mi).
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