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Silver City

Nevada · 118 residents · 0.967 sq mi
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Silver City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,056. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $319,000. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
118
+6%since 2023
from 111 in 2023
2013 – 2024
Population density
122 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 115 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
22.8
+1%since 2023
from 22.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2013 – 2024
83121159197235201320202024Silver City
2024118
201320202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,056
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $69,375 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2013 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,320
+15%since 2023
from $25,483 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.215
−2%since 2023
from 0.221 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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
$319,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $341,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2013 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
32.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−25.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 72.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
−5%since 2023
from 4.9 in 2023
2013 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.9%(21)
Diversity Score45.3%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other31.4%(37)
Diversity Score60.6%(72)
Diversity Score
61
+34%since 2023
from 45 in 2023
2013 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.9%
+28.4 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+22.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 72.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
Female
46.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver City, Nevada?

Silver City, Nevada has about 118 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silver City, Nevada?

The typical household in Silver City, Nevada earns about $68,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver City, Nevada expensive?

In Silver City, Nevada, the median home is worth about $319,000.

How educated are people in Silver City, Nevada?

About 64.9% of adults age 25 and over in Silver City, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver City, Nevada?

About 0.0% of people in Silver City, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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