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Silver Springs

Nevada · 5,060 residents · 71.625 sq mi
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Silver Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,944. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $244,400. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,060
+7%since 2000
from 4,708 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
71 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.4
+40%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Silver Springs
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,944
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,427 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,543
+72%since 2000
from $16,576 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+6%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,400
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,201
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+124%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(4,180)
Black1.2%(57)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(218)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.7%(738)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(4,241)
Black1.2%(61)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(281)
Asian1.1%(56)
Other8.3%(421)
Diversity Score35.9%(1,817)
Diversity Score
36
+129%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+5%since 2000
from 32.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 18.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.9%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.1%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2012
from 23.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
−57.8 ptssince 2013
from 68.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+29.9 ptssince 2017
from 65.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2016
from 89.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 7.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Springs, Nevada?

Silver Springs, Nevada has about 5,060 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Silver Springs, Nevada earns about $48,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver Springs, Nevada expensive?

In Silver Springs, Nevada, the median home is worth about $244,400, and the typical rent is about $1,201 a month.

How educated are people in Silver Springs, Nevada?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Silver Springs, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver Springs, Nevada?

About 19.6% of people in Silver Springs, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silver Springs, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Silver Springs, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,874 residents, a change of about 131 percent over that period.

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