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Silver City

Mississippi · 223 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 $18,000. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 114 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,800. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 54.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
223
−34%since 2000
from 337 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
369 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+22%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1161862563253951990201020202024Silver City
2024219
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,000
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,486
Unchangedsince 2000
from $15,459 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
54.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
39.6% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+113%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(50)
Black74.9%(167)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.3%(99)
Diversity Score
44
+4%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+23%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.4%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver City, Mississippi?

Silver City, Mississippi has about 223 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Silver City, Mississippi earns about $18,000 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 $73,800, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Silver City, Mississippi?

About 22.0% 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 54.2% 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 134 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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