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Silver Springs

Alaska · 71 residents · 2.562 sq mi
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Silver Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,500. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $267,300. With a median age of 59.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
71
−45%since 2000
from 130 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
28 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.1
+70%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
55871191511832000201020202024Silver Springs
202471
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,956
+156%since 2000
from $23,464 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.264
−3%since 2010
from 0.271 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services17.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.9%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+3%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.3%(8)
Diversity Score25%(18)
Diversity Score
25
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+116%since 2000
from 8.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
45.7%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Female
46.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−60.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.2%
+19.9 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2017
from 94.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2016
from 84.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2016
from 16.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Springs, Alaska?

Silver Springs, Alaska has about 71 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silver Springs, Alaska?

The typical household in Silver Springs, Alaska earns about $117,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver Springs, Alaska expensive?

In Silver Springs, Alaska, the median home is worth about $267,300.

How educated are people in Silver Springs, Alaska?

About 37.3% of adults age 25 and over in Silver Springs, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver Springs, Alaska?

About 4.2% of people in Silver Springs, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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