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Silver Creek

Mississippi · 174 residents (2025 est.) · 1.493 sq mi
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Silver Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,875. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 34 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,300. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
175
−16%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
117 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.8
−16%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:174 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1131531932322721990201020202024Silver Creek
2024175
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,875
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,656 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,302
+94%since 2000
from $12,507 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+34%since 2010
from 0.345 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing26.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
5.3% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+111%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(195)
Black1.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.9%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(95)
Black40%(70)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(9)
Diversity Score67.8%(119)
Diversity Score
68
+478%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
−5%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
24.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 35.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
Female
56.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2012
from 32.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.2%
+29.9 ptssince 2017
from 40.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% 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 Creek, Mississippi?

Silver Creek, Mississippi has about 175 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Silver Creek, Mississippi earns about $36,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver Creek, Mississippi expensive?

In Silver Creek, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $114,300.

How educated are people in Silver Creek, Mississippi?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Silver Creek, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver Creek, Mississippi?

About 20.0% of people in Silver Creek, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silver Creek, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Silver Creek, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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