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Silver Hill

Maryland · 6,381 residents · 1.338 sq mi
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Silver Hill has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,262. Population has grown 25% since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $195,100. Households here earn about 33% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
6,381
+25%since 2019
from 5,120 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,769 / sq mi
+25%since 2019
from 3,827 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+4%since 2019
from 36.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K201020202024Silver Hill
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,262
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $59,477 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,356
−4%since 2019
from $35,942 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 42.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $182,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,440
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,468 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
26.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2019
from 37.2% in 2019
73.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+9%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(78)
Black92.3%(4,725)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(194)
Asian2.4%(123)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.3%(935)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(161)
Black89.3%(5,700)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(303)
Asian0.5%(32)
Other0.4%(24)
Diversity Score19.6%(1,252)
Diversity Score
20
+7%since 2019
from 18 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 23.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 88.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
−9%since 2019
from 39.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 56.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 14.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 76.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 27.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 43.8% in 2019
Female
55.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 56.2% in 2019
Foreign born
5.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Hill, Maryland?

Silver Hill, Maryland has about 6,381 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Silver Hill, Maryland earns about $58,262 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 $195,100, and the typical rent is about $1,440 a month.

How educated are people in Silver Hill, Maryland?

About 19.6% 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 9.0% of people in Silver Hill, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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