Spencer town, Wisconsin
Spencer town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Spencer town is a geographic entity located in Marathon County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,599. The land area covers 31.46 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,599 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 32 yrs | ±8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 556 | ±69 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 580 | ±69 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 556 | ±69 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 24 | ±25 |
| Median Home Value | $268,600 | ±$29,939 |
| Median Gross Rent | $868 | ±$206 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $100,988 | ±$4,959 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,954 | ±$3,911 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% | ±1.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 77 | ±30 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±2.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 933 | ±190 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.5% | ±6.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF SPENCER
GUS Population: 1,587 (2024)
ID: 202841
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CHAIRMAN
200514 PLEASANT RD, MARSHFIELD WI 54449-1025
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GUS Population: 139,091 (2024)
ID: 205643
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
500 FOREST ST, WAUSAU WI 54403-5568
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Spencer | PK-05 | Spencer, WI | |
| Regular School Spencer | 06-12 | Spencer, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Auburndale, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Auburndale, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Colby, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Colby, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Colby, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Edgar, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Edgar, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Edgar, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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SPENCER BRANCH
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 105 PARK ST., SPENCER, WI, 54479 |
(715) 659-3996
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EVERETT ROEHL MARSHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 105 S. MAPLE AVE., MARSHFIELD, WI, 54449 |
(715) 387-8494
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STRATFORD BRANCH
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 213201 SCHOLAR ST., STRATFORD, WI, 54484 |
(715) 687-4420
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LOYAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 214 N. MAIN ST., LOYAL, WI, 54446 |
(715) 255-8189
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COLBY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 505 W. SPENCE ST., COLBY, WI, 54421 |
(715) 223-2000
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GRANTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.0 mi away | 217 N. MAIN ST., GRANTON, WI, 54436 |
(715) 238-5250
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ABBOTSFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 203 FIRST ST., ABBOTSFORD, WI, 54405 |
(715) 223-3920
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LESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ARPIN
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 8091 COUNTY RD. E, ARPIN, WI, 54410 |
(715) 652-2273
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GREENWOOD AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 102 N. MAIN ST., GREENWOOD, WI, 54437 |
(715) 267-7103
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EDGAR BRANCH
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 224 S. THIRD AVE., EDGAR, WI, 54426 |
(715) 352-3155
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MARSHFIELD MUNI AP, WI US, located 6.7 miles from Spencer town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.7° | 6.8° | 14.8° | 0.73" | — |
| February | 27.1° | 9.8° | 18.5° | 0.51" | — |
| March | 39.4° | 21.5° | 30.4° | 1.25" | — |
| April | 53.9° | 33.4° | 43.6° | 2.24" | — |
| May | 67.0° | 45.0° | 56.0° | 2.98" | — |
| June | 75.5° | 54.9° | 65.2° | 3.83" | — |
| July | 79.6° | 58.4° | 69.0° | 3.04" | — |
| August | 77.8° | 56.7° | 67.3° | 3.20" | — |
| September | 70.0° | 48.7° | 59.3° | 3.03" | — |
| October | 56.1° | 36.9° | 46.5° | 2.02" | — |
| November | 40.8° | 25.3° | 33.0° | 1.21" | — |
| December | 27.8° | 13.5° | 20.6° | 0.90" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer village | Village | 3.1 mi | — |
| Marshfield city | City | 5.7 mi | — |
| Chili CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
| Hewitt village | Village | 9.1 mi | — |
| Unity village | Village | 9.3 mi | — |
| Stratford village | Village | 10.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5507375425. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.