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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Silver City

New Mexico · 10,683 residents · 10.119 sq mi
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Silver City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,413. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $53,100. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,683
+1%vs 2000
vs 10,545 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,056 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 1,042 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
31.5
−15%vs 2000
vs 36.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,413
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,881 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,053
−34%vs 2000
vs $13,813 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
24.0%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,100
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$304
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $430 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.3% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−15%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.5%(4,693)
Black0.6%(67)
Hispanic / Latino52.4%(5,529)
Asian0.4%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(6,683)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(10,018)
Black0.8%(85)
Hispanic / Latino52.9%(5,648)
Asian0.6%(64)
Other4.8%(516)
Diversity Score62.9%(6,718)
Diversity Score
63
−1%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.5%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
9.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver City, New Mexico?

Silver City, New Mexico has about 10,683 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Silver City, New Mexico?

The typical household in Silver City, New Mexico earns about $19,413 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver City, New Mexico expensive?

In Silver City, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $53,100, and the typical rent is about $304 a month.

How educated are people in Silver City, New Mexico?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Silver City, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver City, New Mexico?

About 24.0% of people in Silver City, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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