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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Silver City

Mississippi · 337 residents · 0.604 sq mi
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Silver City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,083. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,500. The poverty rate of 49.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

337
−6%since 1990
from 357 in 1990
1990 – 2025
558 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 591 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.4
+15%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1161862563253951990201020202024Silver City
2024219
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,083
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,607 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,459
+147%since 1990
from $6,254 in 1990
US average: $21,522
49.3%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 43.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$183
−33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $208 in 1990
US average: $602
61.3%
−10.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
38.7% rent
1.9
−30%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(116)
Black67.5%(241)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score54.8%(196)
2000
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(73)
Black78.3%(264)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score42.4%(143)
42
−23%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
53.8%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 48.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
+14%since 1990
from 14.3 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 Silver City, Mississippi?

Silver City, Mississippi has about 337 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Silver City, Mississippi earns about $22,083 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 $42,500, and the typical rent is about $183 a month.

How educated are people in Silver City, Mississippi?

About 14.5% 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 49.3% 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 20 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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