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Silex

Missouri · 206 residents · 0.288 sq mi
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Silex has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,531. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $37,500. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

206
+10%since 1990
from 188 in 1990
1990 – 2025
715 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 653 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.0
+17%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
01052093144191990201020202024Silex
2024355
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,531
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,464 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,529
+46%since 1990
from $8,602 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.5%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$475
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $379 in 1990
US average: $602
71.3%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
28.7% rent
1.5
+39%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(178)
Black1.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score20.5%(39)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
−17%since 1990
from 28.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silex, Missouri?

Silex, Missouri has about 206 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Silex, Missouri?

The typical household in Silex, Missouri earns about $24,531 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 $37,500, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Silex, Missouri?

About 9.6% 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 12.5% 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 18 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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