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Silver City

Mississippi · 165 residents (2025 est.) · 0.604 sq mi
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Silver City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,667. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 118 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $131,300. The poverty rate of 40.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
219
−35%since 2000
from 337 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
363 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+19%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:165 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1161862563253951990201020202024Silver City
2024219
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,667
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,637
+27%since 2000
from $15,459 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+45.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
+6%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical20%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction17.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,300
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
35.5% rent
Vacancy rate
31.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+2%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(73)
Black78.3%(264)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.4%(143)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(100)
Black54.3%(119)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62%(136)
Diversity Score
62
+46%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.7%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% 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
17.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.1%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 60.5% 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 Silver City, Mississippi?

Silver City, Mississippi has about 219 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silver City, Mississippi?

The typical household in Silver City, Mississippi earns about $66,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver City, Mississippi expensive?

In Silver City, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $131,300, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Silver City, Mississippi?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Silver City, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver City, Mississippi?

About 40.6% of people in Silver City, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silver City, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Silver City, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 138 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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