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Silverton

Ohio · 4,788 residents · 1.113 sq mi
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Silverton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,500. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $122,900. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,788
−8%since 2000
from 5,178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,302 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 4,652 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+10%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Silverton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,117 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,939
+21%since 2000
from $18,971 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$561
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
45.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+26%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(2,336)
Black50.2%(2,598)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(60)
Asian0.8%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.8%(3,356)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(2,036)
Black51.3%(2,456)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(119)
Asian0.8%(38)
Other2%(95)
Diversity Score68.3%(3,272)
Diversity Score
68
+5%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silverton, Ohio?

Silverton, Ohio has about 4,788 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silverton, Ohio?

The typical household in Silverton, Ohio earns about $36,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silverton, Ohio expensive?

In Silverton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $122,900, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in Silverton, Ohio?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Silverton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silverton, Ohio?

About 12.4% of people in Silverton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silverton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Silverton, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,071 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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