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Silver Lake

Indiana · 915 residents · 0.542 sq mi
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Silver Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
915
+68%since 2000
from 546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,688 / sq mi
+68%since 2000
from 1,007 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+7%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4986427879311K1990201020202024Silver Lake
2024857
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,088 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,665
+38%since 2000
from $13,561 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−29.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.4%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+20%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(522)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(19)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(49)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(885)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(17)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score7.7%(71)
Diversity Score
8
−13%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.1%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.6%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Lake, Indiana?

Silver Lake, Indiana has about 915 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Silver Lake, Indiana earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver Lake, Indiana expensive?

In Silver Lake, Indiana, the median home is worth about $83,300, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Silver Lake, Indiana?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Silver Lake, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver Lake, Indiana?

About 11.8% of people in Silver Lake, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silver Lake, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Silver Lake, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 368 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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