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Spencer CDP, MA

ZIP 01562 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 01562

01562 has a population of 11,961 with a median age of 48.9 yrs (52.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.1%+50% vs US avg
x
Black
0.8%-94% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-91% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.4%-76% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.6%-20% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.5%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
25.9%+59% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.1%-27% vs US avg
x
High school
39.2%+50% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.2%-13% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
27.5%-19% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
58.0%+21% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.8%-18% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.8%-4% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.4%
x
Diversity Index
15/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
7.7%-33% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
26.7%+92% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.0%-1% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.2%+21% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.8%-28% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.9%+605% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishEnglishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 01562

Poverty Rate
7.7%-33% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.0%-1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
26.7%+92% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.8%-28% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.2%+21% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.3%-46% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.6%-18% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.9%+605% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population11,961
Median age48.9
Poverty rate7.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.1%
Hispanic4.4%
Black0.8%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born26.7%