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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Silver Spring

Maryland · 76,540 residents · 7.883 sq mi
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Silver Spring is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,653. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $183,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

76,540
+1%since 1990
from 76,046 in 1990
1990 – 2024
9,710 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 9,647 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.2
−3%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
70K74K77K80K84K1990201020202024Silver Spring
202481K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,653
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,357 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,357
+23%since 1990
from $21,447 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.3%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$183,300
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $178,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$803
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $666 in 1990
US average: $602
43.7%
−9.7 ptssince 1990
from 53.4% in 1990
56.3% rent
3.5
−16%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(49,578)
Black22.8%(17,329)
Hispanic / Latino13%(9,904)
Asian5.5%(4,179)
Diversity Score76%(57,762)
2000
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(29,617)
Black27.3%(20,901)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(17,004)
Asian8.2%(6,244)
Diversity Score87.3%(66,802)
87
+15%since 1990
from 76 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 47.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 86.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
−18%since 1990
from 29.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Spring, Maryland?

Silver Spring, Maryland has about 76,540 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Silver Spring, Maryland earns about $51,653 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 $183,300, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Silver Spring, Maryland?

About 48.5% 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 9.3% of people in Silver Spring, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silver Spring, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Silver Spring, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 494 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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