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Silver Cliff

Colorado · 587 residents · 15.458 sq mi
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Silver Cliff has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,327. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $207,600. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
587
+15%since 2000
from 512 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.0
+34%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2794385987579161990201020202024Silver Cliff
2024863
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,327
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,792
+50%since 2000
from $13,899 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade26.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information21.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,600
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
30.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+29%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(482)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(551)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(17)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.1%(47)
Diversity Score
8
+48%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+83%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% 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
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.4%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.9%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Cliff, Colorado?

Silver Cliff, Colorado has about 587 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silver Cliff, Colorado?

The typical household in Silver Cliff, Colorado earns about $39,327 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver Cliff, Colorado expensive?

In Silver Cliff, Colorado, the median home is worth about $207,600, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Silver Cliff, Colorado?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Silver Cliff, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver Cliff, Colorado?

About 14.2% of people in Silver Cliff, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silver Cliff, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Silver Cliff, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 255 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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