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Silex

Missouri · 266 residents (2025 est.) · 0.288 sq mi
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Silex has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,667. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $112,500. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
355
+72%since 2000
from 206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,233 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 715 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
−11%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:266 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
01052093144191990201020202024Silex
2024355
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,667
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,531 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,589
+40%since 2000
from $12,529 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
+24%since 2010
from 0.325 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information36.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade25%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
44.4% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
+40.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+30%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(330)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(25)
Diversity Score16.4%(58)
Diversity Score
16
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+1%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.8%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 44.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.4%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
42.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 27.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+20.3 ptssince 2017
from 71.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silex, Missouri?

Silex, Missouri has about 355 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silex, Missouri?

The typical household in Silex, Missouri earns about $56,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silex, Missouri expensive?

In Silex, Missouri, the median home is worth about $112,500, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Silex, Missouri?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Silex, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silex, Missouri?

About 27.0% of people in Silex, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silex, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Silex, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 167 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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

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