Spencer County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Spencer County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21215
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 215
Geography
- Land Area
- 186.67 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.99 sq mi
- Total Area
- 191.66 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.025313
- Longitude
- -85.317312
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 20,121
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,583
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,580 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 540 | 2.7% |
| White | 18,848 | 93.7% |
| Black | 157 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,238 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 347 | 2.2% |
| White | 14,708 | 94.4% |
| Black | 160 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 324 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,193
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $101,873
- Poverty Rate
- 9.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,976
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,837 | 93.3% |
| Black | 168 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 108 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 15,346
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,157 | 33.6% |
| Republican | 8,893 | 57.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 635 | 4.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,570 | 49.3% |
| Female | 7,775 | 50.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,780 | 89.8% |
| Hispanic | 235 | 1.5% |
| Black | 39 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 88 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,613
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,887 | 50.0% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 35.7% |
| Black | 18 | 46.2% |
| Asian | 49 | 55.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,674 | 48.5% |
| Female | 3,938 | 50.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,158 (29.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,341 (23.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,712
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $314,385
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $956
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 13.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.