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Silver Lake

Ohio · 2,504 residents (2025 est.) · 1.422 sq mi
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Silver Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $139,934. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 504 residents. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $319,400. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,515
−17%since 2000
from 3,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,769 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 2,123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.9
+11%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,504 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Silver Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$139,934
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,063
+119%since 2000
from $35,614 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.8%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+15%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$319,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−11%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,952)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(122)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(2,206)
Black3.3%(82)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(134)
Asian1%(24)
Other2.7%(69)
Diversity Score28.2%(710)
Diversity Score
28
+600%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
2.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−95.9 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2017
from 88.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Lake, Ohio?

Silver Lake, Ohio has about 2,515 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silver Lake, Ohio?

The typical household in Silver Lake, Ohio earns about $139,934 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver Lake, Ohio expensive?

In Silver Lake, Ohio, the median home is worth about $319,400.

How educated are people in Silver Lake, Ohio?

About 58.5% of adults age 25 and over in Silver Lake, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver Lake, Ohio?

About 2.9% of people in Silver Lake, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silver Lake, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Silver Lake, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 537 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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