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Silver Lake

Florida · 1,879 residents · 1.735 sq mi
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Silver Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $257,100. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,879
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,882 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,083 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,085 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.3
+8%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Silver Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,477
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,347 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,506
+60%since 2000
from $27,258 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services17.2%
US avg: 7%
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration12.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.2%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+67%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(1,683)
Black3.9%(73)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(42)
Asian3.4%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.5%(423)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(1,615)
Black5.3%(100)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(73)
Asian3.3%(62)
Other3%(56)
Diversity Score34.5%(647)
Diversity Score
34
+53%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+102%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% 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
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Lake, Florida?

Silver Lake, Florida has about 1,879 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silver Lake, Florida?

The typical household in Silver Lake, Florida earns about $61,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver Lake, Florida expensive?

In Silver Lake, Florida, the median home is worth about $257,100, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.

How educated are people in Silver Lake, Florida?

About 37.1% of adults age 25 and over in Silver Lake, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver Lake, Florida?

About 10.0% of people in Silver Lake, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silver Lake, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Silver Lake, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 295 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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