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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Silver Spring

Maryland · 76,046 residents · 7.883 sq mi
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Silver Spring is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $178,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

76,046
−1%vs 2000
vs 76,540 in 2000
1990 – 2024
9,647 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 9,710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.2
+3%vs 2000
vs 34.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
70K74K77K80K84K1990201020202024Silver Spring
202481K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,357
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,653 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,447
−19%vs 2000
vs $26,357 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.9%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$178,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $183,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$666
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $803 in 2000
US average: $450
53.4%
+9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.7% in 2000
46.6% rent
4.2
+19%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(29,617)
Black27.3%(20,901)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(17,004)
Asian8.2%(6,244)
Other0%
Diversity Score87.3%(66,802)
1990
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(49,578)
Black22.8%(17,329)
Hispanic / Latino13%(9,904)
Asian5.5%(4,179)
Other6.5%(4,960)
Diversity Score76%(57,762)
76
−13%vs 2000
vs 87 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.9%
+5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
23.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.2 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Spring, Maryland?

Silver Spring, Maryland has about 76,046 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Silver Spring, Maryland earns about $42,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver Spring, Maryland expensive?

In Silver Spring, Maryland, the median home is worth about $178,700, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Silver Spring, Maryland?

About 47.0% of adults age 25 and over in Silver Spring, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver Spring, Maryland?

About 5.9% of people in Silver Spring, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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