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Silver City

North Carolina · 882 residents · 1.494 sq mi
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Silver City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,422. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 264 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $63,000. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 51% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
882
−23%since 2000
from 1,146 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
590 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 767 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.4
+21%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5097571K1K2K1990201020202024Silver City
2024592
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,422
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,238 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,938
+6%since 2000
from $13,139 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−35.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+53%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(39)
Black93.8%(1,075)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(15)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.5%(143)
2010
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(34)
Black89.8%(792)
Hispanic / Latino2%(18)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other7.5%(66)
Diversity Score29.6%(261)
Diversity Score
30
+137%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+23.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+68%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver City, North Carolina?

Silver City, North Carolina has about 882 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silver City, North Carolina?

The typical household in Silver City, North Carolina earns about $22,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver City, North Carolina expensive?

In Silver City, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $63,000, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Silver City, North Carolina?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Silver City, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver City, North Carolina?

About 31.6% of people in Silver City, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silver City, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Silver City, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 536 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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

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