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Silver City

Iowa · 259 residents · 0.209 sq mi
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Silver City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $65,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

259
+3%since 1990
from 252 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,239 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,206 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
−1%since 1990
from 39.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1192243294345391990201020202024Silver City
2024504
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,250
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,958 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,864
+46%since 1990
from $10,164 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.2%
−9.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,000
+77%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$638
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $338 in 1990
US average: $602
87.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 87.2% in 1990
12.7% rent
1.8
+22%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

10.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.1%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−52%since 1990
from 32.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 259 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Silver City, Iowa earns about $36,250 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 $65,000, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Silver City, Iowa?

About 10.4% 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 5.2% of people in Silver City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silver City, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Silver City, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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