Spencer, Massachusetts
Spencer: Town in Massachusetts
About
Spencer is a town located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,688 and a population density of 343 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,898 inhabitants.
The town was created 303 years ago in 1720.
Quick Facts about Spencer
| Population : | 11,898 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Worcester County |
| Postal code : | 01562 |
| Area : | 34.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 925 feet / 282 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1721 (303 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 09:24:12 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 349 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Spencer is located at 42°14'38"N 71°59'32"W (42.2439800, -71.9923000).
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Official website of Spencer
Demographics
The population of Spencer increased by 1.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,688 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,747 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,781 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,814 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,843 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,835 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,918 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,972 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,947 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,935 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,898 | -0.31% | estimation process |
Spencer zip code is 01562.
County name: Worcester, County
fips: 25027
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People born in Spencer (13)
People born in Spencer, including inventor Elias Howe, nematologist Nathan Cobb, politician Phineas Jones, .
List
- William Howe (American bridge builder) he was born in 12/05/1803
- Charles A. Hunter (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 26/08/1843
- Don Brown (American football player and coach) he was born in 31/07/1955
- Earle Mack (Major League Baseball player and coach) he was born in 01/02/1890
- Frank Bird (American baseball player) he was born in 10/03/1869
- Jim McCormick (American baseball player) he was born in 02/11/1868
- Wilfrid J. Dufault he was born in 11/12/1907
- William F. Ladd (American military personnel) he was born in 14/02/1896
- Tyler Howe (American inventor and manufacturer) he was born in 11/08/1800
- Patrick Ricard (American Football Player) he was born in 27/05/1994
Schools in Spencer
College & universities near Spencer, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164492 | Anna Maria College | Paxton (MA) | 01612-1198 |
Stations (33)
Amtrak & bus stations near Spencer, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Spencer
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Post Office | Spencer (MA) | 01562 |
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- Spencer , West Virginia city in West Virginia with a population of 1,989 people.
- Spencer , Tennessee town in Tennessee, USA with a population of 1,710 people.
- Spencer , Wisconsin village in Marathon County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,675 people.
- Spencer , Nebraska village in Boyd County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 402 people.
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Other cities in Worcester County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Worcester County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 184,570 | The second most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Leominster | 41,548 | The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts. |
| Fitchburg | 40,310 | The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts. |
| Shrewsbury | 38,910 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Milford | 28,965 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Gardner | 20,585 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Holden | 19,259 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Grafton | 19,082 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westborough | 19,063 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Webster | 16,822 | City in Massachusetts, US |
| Southbridge | 16,788 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Auburn | 16,701 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Northbridge | 16,621 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Northborough | 15,038 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Uxbridge | 14,352 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts |
| Millbury | 13,973 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Spencer distances to largest Massachusetts cities
