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Silver City

Iowa · 245 residents · 0.209 sq mi
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Silver City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,389. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,100. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
245
−5%since 2000
from 259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,172 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+13%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1192243294345391990201020202024Silver City
2024504
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,389
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,985
+115%since 2000
from $14,864 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
9.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−22%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score5.1%(12)
Diversity Score
5
+77%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver City, Iowa?

Silver City, Iowa has about 245 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Silver City, Iowa earns about $66,389 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 $93,100, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Silver City, Iowa?

About 6.1% 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 4.7% of people in Silver City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silver City, Iowa grown since 1990?

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

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