Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Spicer had an population of 1,232 people. This is an increase of 5.57% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 9.41% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Spicer had a population of 1,167 people. This makes Spicer the county's 3rd most populous community.
The population of Spicer represents 0.02% of the population of Minnesota (which has 5,303,925 people), making it the state's 337th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 1,167 people, the population of Spicer increased 3.64% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 1,126 people).
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 7 communities that are also named Spicer - they are located in British Columbia, Colorado (2), Ontario (3) and Oregon.
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Spicer. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Spicer.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Spicer. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Spicer.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Spicer. See our Newspapers Page for Spicer.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Spicer ...
Looking for more information about Spicer? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Spicer, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Spicer.
Adding Spicer to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Spicer in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Spicer was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Spicer post office opened in 1886.
We also found Spicer in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Kandiyohi, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
The elevation is an estimate for the area around Spicer - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Spicer). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Spicer or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
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A copy of their list with background information can be found at: