Spencer, Oklahoma
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Spencer is a suburban city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma and is 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 Jones 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, Garden Club, Historical Society, and the Spencer Optimist Club.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.8 km² (5.3 mi²), all land.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there were 3,746 people, 1,420 households, and 1,002 families residing in the city. The population density was 270.9/km² (701.0/mi²). There were 1,567 housing units at an average density of 113.3/km² (293.3/mi²). 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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