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Silas

Alabama · 529 residents · 5.207 sq mi
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Silas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,882. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 278 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $36,900. Households here earn about 39% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

529
+111%since 1990
from 251 in 1990
1990 – 2025
102 / sq mi
+111%since 1990
from 48 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+3%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2083374665947231990201020202024Silas
2024559
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,882
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,361 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,074
+55%since 1990
from $9,083 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.0%
−19.7 ptssince 1990
from 38.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,900
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$279
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $210 in 1990
US average: $602
80.9%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.8% in 1990
19.1% rent
1.8
−45%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(166)
Black33.9%(85)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score57.6%(145)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(380)
Black25.5%(135)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score48.7%(257)
49
−16%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.2%
+24.6 ptssince 1990
from 47.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.3 min
−13%since 1990
from 32.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Silas, Alabama?

Silas, Alabama has about 529 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Silas, Alabama?

The typical household in Silas, Alabama earns about $20,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silas, Alabama expensive?

In Silas, Alabama, the median home is worth about $36,900, and the typical rent is about $279 a month.

How educated are people in Silas, Alabama?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Silas, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silas, Alabama?

About 19.0% of people in Silas, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silas, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Silas, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 278 residents, a change of about 111 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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