CensusEasy
CITY

Silver Creek

Nebraska · 323 residents (2025 est.) · 0.276 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Grand Island metro area
Compare
The short version

Silver Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,563. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 100 residents. 11% 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 $98,600. With a median age of 57.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
341
−23%since 2000
from 441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,236 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,598 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.1
+48%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:323 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2433484545606651990201020202024Silver Creek
2024341
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,563
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,732 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,614
+177%since 2000
from $13,584 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+15%since 2010
from 0.336 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$908
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+46%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
RELATED:See current rent listings in Silver Creek on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(438)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(313)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score18.9%(64)
Diversity Score
19
+1569%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% 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
4.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.6%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 70.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Silver Creek

Cobbtown
Pop 344
Meansville
Pop 288
Leslie
Pop 336
Bronwood
Pop 317
Places similar to Silver Creek
Head to head

Compare Silver Creek to nearby cities

SILVER CREEK VS
Columbus
Income$64,626+25%
Home value$213,600+117%
Population25,248+7717%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SILVER CREEK VS
York
Income$63,265+23%
Home value$180,900+83%
Population8,284+2465%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SILVER CREEK VS
Grand Island
Income$63,795+24%
Home value$218,600+122%
Population53,943+16601%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SILVER CREEK VS
Norfolk
Income$58,884+14%
Home value$211,700+115%
Population26,677+8159%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Creek, Nebraska?

Silver Creek, Nebraska has about 341 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Silver Creek, Nebraska earns about $51,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver Creek, Nebraska expensive?

In Silver Creek, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $98,600, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Silver Creek, Nebraska?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Silver Creek, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver Creek, Nebraska?

About 7.3% of people in Silver Creek, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silver Creek, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Silver Creek, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 289 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Nebraska
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Silver Creek with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →