Spencer township, Indiana
Spencer township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Spencer township is a geographic entity located in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,244. The land area covers 17.93 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,244 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 27.6 yrs | ±5.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 325 | ±115 | 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 | 357 | ±119 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 325 | ±115 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 32 | ±50 |
| Median Home Value | $210,100 | ±$64,892 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,739 | ±$337 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,018 | ±$41,253 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,777 | ±$9,818 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% | ±19.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 163 | ±204 |
| Unemployment Rate | 16.8% | ±16.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 470 | ±161 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.6% | ±7.1% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF SPENCER
GUS Population: 1,247 (2024)
ID: 126136
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
PO BOX 27, SPENCERVILLE IN 46788-0027
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GUS Population: 44,330 (2024)
ID: 125976
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
100 S MAIN ST, AUBURN IN 46706-2363
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Spencer | KG-06 | Spencer, IN | |
| Regular School Spencer | 09-12 | Spencer, IN | |
| Regular School Spencer | 07-08 | Spencer, IN | |
| Regular School Spencer | PK-06 | Spencer, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 11-12 | Fort Wayne, IN | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 06-12 | Fort Wayne, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Antwerp, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Antwerp, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Antwerp, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Fort Wayne, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ravenscroft Beauty College
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College Vocational | 13.4 mi away | 4530 Lahmeyer Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46835 |
2604868868
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GRABILL BRANCH
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 13521 STATE STREET, GRABILL, IN, 46741 |
(260) 421-1325
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Concordia Theological Seminary
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College | 14.5 mi away | 6600 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825-4996 |
2604522100
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JOHNSON MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 116 W. HIGH ST., HICKSVILLE, OH, 43526 |
(419) 542-6200
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Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis - IU Fort Wayne
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College | 15.6 mi away | 2101 East Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805-1499 | — |
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THE THIRD PLACE TEEN LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 705 SOUTH JACKSON STREET, AUBURN, IN, 46706 |
(260) 925-2414
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Purdue University Fort Wayne
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College | 15.6 mi away | 2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805-1499 |
2604814739
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WILLIAM H WILLENNAR GENEALOGY CENTER
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 700 SOUTH JACKSON STREET, AUBURN, IN, 46706 |
(260) 925-2414
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Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne
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College Vocational | 16.1 mi away | 5317 Coldwater Rd Coldwater Crossing, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825-5444 |
2604832466
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ECKHART PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 603 SOUTH JACKSON STREET, AUBURN, IN, 46706 |
(260) 925-2414
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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 HICKSVILLE, OH US, located 7.9 miles from Spencer township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.3° | 16.8° | 25.1° | 2.29" | — |
| February | 36.9° | 18.9° | 27.9° | 1.94" | — |
| March | 47.1° | 27.5° | 37.3° | 2.31" | — |
| April | 60.7° | 37.0° | 48.9° | 3.52" | — |
| May | 72.2° | 48.4° | 60.3° | 4.37" | — |
| June | 81.4° | 58.7° | 70.0° | 3.67" | — |
| July | 85.1° | 61.1° | 73.1° | 2.83" | — |
| August | 82.9° | 59.6° | 71.2° | 3.28" | — |
| September | 77.2° | 51.4° | 64.3° | 2.94" | — |
| October | 64.2° | 41.5° | 52.9° | 2.59" | — |
| November | 50.0° | 30.8° | 40.4° | 3.09" | — |
| December | 38.2° | 22.9° | 30.5° | 2.27" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencerville CDP | CDP | 1.0 mi | — |
| St. Joe town | Town | 2.0 mi | — |
| Grabill town | Town | 6.1 mi | — |
| Harlan CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Leo-Cedarville town | Town | 7.3 mi | — |
| Hicksville village | Village | 7.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1803371918. • 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.