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Silver Springs

New York · 689 residents · 0.972 sq mi
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Silver Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,000. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 155 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,300. Households here earn about 48% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

689
−18%since 2000
from 844 in 2000
1990 – 2025
709 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 868 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
41.4
+9%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
5196377558729901990201020202024Silver Springs
2024558
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,000
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,338 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$22,549
+41%since 2000
from $15,993 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
16.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing7.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$75,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$574
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
63.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
37.0% rent
2.0
+28%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(824)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(28)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(641)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(7)
Diversity Score9.1%(62)
9
+178%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
80.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
12.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
62.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
23.5%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
54.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
3.4%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Springs, New York?

Silver Springs, New York has about 689 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Silver Springs, New York earns about $37,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver Springs, New York expensive?

In Silver Springs, New York, the median home is worth about $75,300, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Silver Springs, New York?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Silver Springs, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 16.6% of people in Silver Springs, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silver Springs, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Silver Springs, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 171 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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