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CITY · 2010 ACS

Silver Hill

Maryland · 5,950 residents · 1.338 sq mi
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Silver Hill has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,031. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $226,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
5,950
−1%vs 2011
vs 6,023 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,447 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 4,501 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
+1%vs 2011
vs 35.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,031
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $54,682 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,412
+7%vs 2011
vs $26,591 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.351 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $220,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,080
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,111 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.7%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
69.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.1%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
−2%vs 2011
vs 4.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(283)
Black93.2%(5,616)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(79)
Diversity Score16%(965)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(167)
Black90.6%(5,390)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(218)
Asian0.7%(42)
Other1.3%(75)
Diversity Score20.1%(1,196)
Diversity Score
20
+25%vs 2011
vs 16 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 37.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
49.7%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
35.8%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.4% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.8% in 2011
Female
55.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.2% in 2011
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Hill, Maryland?

Silver Hill, Maryland has about 5,950 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silver Hill, Maryland?

The typical household in Silver Hill, Maryland earns about $57,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver Hill, Maryland expensive?

In Silver Hill, Maryland, the median home is worth about $226,600, and the typical rent is about $1,080 a month.

How educated are people in Silver Hill, Maryland?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Silver Hill, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver Hill, Maryland?

About 6.4% of people in Silver Hill, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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