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Silver Creek

New York · 2,617 residents · 1.149 sq mi
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Silver Creek has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,500. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $85,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

2,617
−10%since 2000
from 2,896 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,278 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
37.9
+4%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Silver Creek
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,446 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$29,083
+83%since 2000
from $15,904 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
10.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$85,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$911
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,124
73.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
26.8% rent
1.3
−29%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,783)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(52)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(155)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(2,320)
Black0.9%(24)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(121)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other1.6%(43)
Diversity Score18.7%(489)
19
+250%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.3%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
7.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.2 min
+26%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
76.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
68.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
27.3%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
54.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
2.5%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Creek, New York?

Silver Creek, New York has about 2,617 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silver Creek, New York?

The typical household in Silver Creek, New York earns about $64,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver Creek, New York expensive?

In Silver Creek, New York, the median home is worth about $85,800, and the typical rent is about $911 a month.

How educated are people in Silver Creek, New York?

About 30.3% of adults age 25 and over in Silver Creek, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver Creek, New York?

About 10.2% of people in Silver Creek, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silver Creek, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Silver Creek, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 327 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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