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Silver Creek

Nebraska · 362 residents · 0.276 sq mi
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Silver Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,875. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 79 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $50,000. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
362
−18%since 2000
from 441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,312 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,598 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+23%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2433484545606651990201020202024Silver Creek
2024341
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,732 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,529
+81%since 2000
from $13,584 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$445
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−40.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−9%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(438)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(348)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(4)
Diversity Score11.1%(40)
Diversity Score
11
+883%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% 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
13.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Creek, Nebraska?

Silver Creek, Nebraska has about 362 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Silver Creek, Nebraska earns about $41,875 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 $50,000, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Silver Creek, Nebraska?

About 8.8% 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 5.7% 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 268 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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