Spencer (village), New York facts for kids
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Spencer, New York
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 Spencer (village), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Tioga |
| Settled | 1794 |
| Incorporated | 1886 |
| Named for | Ambrose Spencer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 719 |
| • Density | 694.69/sq mi (268.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14883
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-70167 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2391153 |
Spencer is a small village in Tioga County, New York, United States. It is part of the larger Binghamton area. The village and the surrounding town are named after Judge Ambrose Spencer.
In 2020, about 719 people lived in Spencer. The village is located in the middle of the Town of Spencer. It is also south of Ithaca.
History of Spencer Village
The first people settled in this area around 1794. At first, the settlement was called "Drake Settlement." Later, its name changed to "Spencer" when the town was officially formed. The village also took in a nearby community called "Milltown." In the past, people sometimes called the village "Pumpkin Hook."
Spencer was an important place for Tioga County for a while. It was the county seat from 1812 to 1821. This means it was where the county government was located.
The First Presbyterian Church in Spencer is a historic building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. This list includes places that are important to American history.
Geography of Spencer
Spencer is located at 42°12′44″N 76°29′46″W.
The village covers about 1.0 square mile (2.7 square kilometers) of land. Only a very small part of it, about 0.96%, is water.
The Catatonk Creek flows right past the village. This is a local stream that adds to the natural beauty of the area.
Two important roads meet in Spencer. These are New York State Route 34 and New York State Route 96. They help people travel to and from the village.
People of Spencer
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 700 | — | |
| 1890 | 810 | 15.7% | |
| 1900 | 707 | −12.7% | |
| 1910 | 569 | −19.5% | |
| 1920 | 661 | 16.2% | |
| 1930 | 628 | −5.0% | |
| 1940 | 615 | −2.1% | |
| 1950 | 694 | 12.8% | |
| 1960 | 767 | 10.5% | |
| 1970 | 854 | 11.3% | |
| 1980 | 863 | 1.1% | |
| 1990 | 815 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 731 | −10.3% | |
| 2010 | 759 | 3.8% | |
| 2020 | 719 | −5.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 731 people living in Spencer. These people lived in 295 households, and 199 of these were families. The village had about 708 people per square mile.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. About half of the households were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband present.
The average age of people in the village was 37 years old. About 27% of the population was under 18. Around 12.6% of the people were 65 years or older.
The average income for a household in Spencer was $32,955 per year. For families, the average income was $37,222. About 14.1% of all the people in Spencer lived below the poverty line. This included 19.7% of children under 18.
Education
Students in Spencer attend schools within the Spencer-Van Etten Central School District.
See also
In Spanish: Spencer (villa) para niños
