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Silas

Alabama · 377 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 $43,971. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 152 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $72,300. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
377
−29%since 2000
from 529 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
72 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+25%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2083374665947231990201020202024Silas
2024559
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,971
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,882 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,554
+67%since 2000
from $14,074 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(254)
Black27.6%(104)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score53.8%(203)
Diversity Score
54
+11%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+19%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 46.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.6%
−57.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silas, Alabama?

Silas, Alabama has about 377 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silas, Alabama?

The typical household in Silas, Alabama earns about $43,971 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 $72,300, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Silas, Alabama?

About 11.2% 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 12.0% 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 126 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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