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Silver Cliff

Colorado · 609 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 $26,176. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $139,600. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 65% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
609
+19%since 2000
from 512 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+33%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2794385987579161990201020202024Silver Cliff
2024863
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,176
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,379
+25%since 2000
from $13,899 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(538)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(24)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score12.7%(77)
Diversity Score
13
+132%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−21.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Cliff, Colorado?

Silver Cliff, Colorado has about 609 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Silver Cliff, Colorado earns about $26,176 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 $139,600, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Silver Cliff, Colorado?

About 12.7% 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 18.6% 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 277 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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