Spencer County, Kentucky

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Spencer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the total population was 19,490.[1] Its county seat is Taylorsville.[2] The county was founded in 1824[3] and named for Spier Spencer.

Spencer County is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY—IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Taylorsville Lake, located primarily within Spencer County, serves as a major economic resource for the area. Spencer was a dry county until 2009 when the county's residents voted to overturn the ban on alcohol sales. From 2000 to 2005, Spencer County ranked 19th out of all U.S. counties in percent growth, with a 33% increase.

History

Spencer County was formed in January 1824, by the 32nd Kentucky General Assembly. The land that now makes up Spencer County was taken from Bullitt County, Shelby County, and Nelson County. Spencer County became Kentucky's 77th county. The county was named for Kentucky's Captain Spier Spencer, who fought and died in the Battle of Tippecanoe.[4]

Later that year, in December 1824, Taylorsville was made the county seat. In 1829, the city was incorporated.[5]

During the American Civil War, the courthouse at Taylorsville was burned by Confederate guerrillas in January 1865, but the county's records were saved.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (2.6%) is water.[7]

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Demographics

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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 19,490. The median age was 41.8 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18 and 15.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 101.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 98.3 males age 18 and over.[13][14]

The racial makeup of the county was 91.9% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 0.7% from some other race, and 5.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 2.3% of the population.[14]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[15]

There were 7,122 households in the county, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 15.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[13]

There were 7,430 housing units, of which 4.1% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 85.7% were owner-occupied and 14.3% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 4.1%.[13]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 11,766 people, 4,251 households, and 3,358 families residing in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 4,555 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 97.50% White, 1.13% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. 1.12% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,251 households, out of which 38.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.90% were married couples living together, 7.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.00% were non-families. 17.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.00% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 33.50% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 9.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $47,042, and the median income for a family was $52,038. Males had a median income of $36,638 versus $24,196 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,848. About 7.70% of families and 8.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.90% of those under age 18 and 10.50% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Spencer County Public Schools comprises six schools: Spencer County High School, Spencer County Middle School, Spencer County Elementary School, Taylorsville Elementary School, Hillview Academy, and Spencer County Preschool.[16]

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Politics

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Elected officials

Elected officials as of January 3, 2025[30][31]
U.S. House style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|Thomas Massie (R) style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|Template:Ushr
Ky. Senate style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|Jimmy Higdon (R) style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|14
Ky. House style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|James Tipton (R) style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|53

See also

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References

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