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Silver Lake

Oregon · 206 residents · 1.478 sq mi
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Silver Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,350. Population has fallen 35% since 2023, a loss of 109 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Households here earn about 27% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206
−35%since 2023
from 315 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
139 / sq mi
−35%since 2023
from 213 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+32%since 2023
from 30.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
086172258344201020202024Silver Lake
2024206
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,350
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,332
−10%since 2023
from $37,163 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+18%since 2023
from 0.342 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance21.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical21.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services13%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
70.5%
+32.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(315)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−23.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 71.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
72.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 76.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−20.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
Female
36.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
35.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 78.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Lake, Oregon?

Silver Lake, Oregon has about 206 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Silver Lake, Oregon earns about $60,350 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Silver Lake, Oregon?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Silver Lake, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver Lake, Oregon?

About 9.7% of people in Silver Lake, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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