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Silver Lake

Florida · 2,101 residents · 1.735 sq mi
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Silver Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $225,600. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,101
+12%since 2000
from 1,882 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,211 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,085 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.6
+9%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Silver Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,667
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,347 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,799
+35%since 2000
from $27,258 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(1,598)
Black9.4%(197)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(165)
Asian2%(43)
Other2.1%(44)
Diversity Score46.8%(983)
Diversity Score
47
+108%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Lake, Florida?

Silver Lake, Florida has about 2,101 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Silver Lake, Florida earns about $71,667 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 $225,600, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Silver Lake, Florida?

About 40.8% 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 11.9% 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 517 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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