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Silver Spring

Maryland · 81,015 residents · 7.883 sq mi
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Silver Spring is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,274. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $526,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
81,015
+6%since 2000
from 76,540 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
10,277 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 9,710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+3%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
70K74K77K80K84K1990201020202024Silver Spring
202481K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,274
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,653 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,206
+79%since 2000
from $26,357 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$526,300
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,682
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $803 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
65.2% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+68%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(26,173)
Black28%(22,715)
Hispanic / Latino26.9%(21,794)
Asian7.4%(6,030)
Other4.1%(3,324)
Diversity Score91.4%(74,024)
Diversity Score
91
+5%since 2000
from 87 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
51.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 80.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.3%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
34.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−68.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Spring, Maryland?

Silver Spring, Maryland has about 81,015 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Silver Spring, Maryland earns about $88,274 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 $526,300, and the typical rent is about $1,682 a month.

How educated are people in Silver Spring, Maryland?

About 57.8% 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 9.2% 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 4,969 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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