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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Silver Lake

Minnesota · 761 residents · 0.411 sq mi
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Silver Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,833. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $81,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

761
−2%since 1990
from 777 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,852 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,891 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
−3%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6847608379139901990201020202024Silver Lake
2024815
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,833
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,083 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,126
+61%since 1990
from $11,233 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,400
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$360
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
76.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
23.9% rent
2.2
+19%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(777)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(753)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(15)
2
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.6%
+13.8 ptssince 1990
from 66.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−29%since 1990
from 25.1 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 Lake, Minnesota?

Silver Lake, Minnesota has about 761 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Silver Lake, Minnesota?

The typical household in Silver Lake, Minnesota earns about $36,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In Silver Lake, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $81,400, and the typical rent is about $360 a month.

How educated are people in Silver Lake, Minnesota?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Silver Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver Lake, Minnesota?

About 7.3% of people in Silver Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silver Lake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Silver Lake, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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