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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Silver City

Iowa · 252 residents · 0.209 sq mi
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Silver City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,958. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $27,800. With a median age of 39.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 28% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

252
−3%vs 2000
vs 259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,206 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.8
+1%vs 2000
vs 39.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1192243294345391990201020202024Silver City
2024504
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,958
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,164
−32%vs 2000
vs $14,864 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.1%
+9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$27,800
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$338
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $638 in 2000
US average: $450
87.2%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 87.3% in 2000
12.8% rent
1.5
−18%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(255)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(7)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(252)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.7%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.1%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.6 min
+107%vs 2000
vs 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver City, Iowa?

Silver City, Iowa has about 252 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Silver City, Iowa?

The typical household in Silver City, Iowa earns about $18,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver City, Iowa expensive?

In Silver City, Iowa, the median home is worth about $27,800, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Silver City, Iowa?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Silver City, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver City, Iowa?

About 15.1% of people in Silver City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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