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Silas

Alabama · 452 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 $31,000. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $46,700. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
452
−15%since 2000
from 529 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
87 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+15%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2083374665947231990201020202024Silas
2024559
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,882 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,909
+27%since 2000
from $14,074 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction16.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.0%
−52.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
30.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.5%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−15%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(380)
Black25.5%(135)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.7%(257)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71%(321)
Black29%(131)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.5%(233)
Diversity Score
51
+6%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
57.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.1%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silas, Alabama?

Silas, Alabama has about 452 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silas, Alabama?

The typical household in Silas, Alabama earns about $31,000 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 $46,700, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Silas, Alabama?

About 9.7% 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 15.3% 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 201 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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