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Silverton

Texas · 639 residents (2025 est.) · 1.005 sq mi
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Silverton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,963. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 273 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $77,900. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
498
−35%since 2000
from 771 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
496 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 767 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.2
+28%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:639 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4475867258641K1990201020202024Silverton
2024498
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,963
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,014 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,821
+264%since 2000
from $13,416 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.592
+56%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance25.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services18.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,900
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
31.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+102%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70%(540)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(217)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.9%(400)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.4%(271)
Black1.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino43.2%(215)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score64.6%(322)
Diversity Score
65
+25%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+67%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
18.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.1%
−38.6 ptssince 2013
from 61.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2017
from 64.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2016
from 73.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2016
from 26.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silverton, Texas?

Silverton, Texas has about 498 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silverton, Texas?

The typical household in Silverton, Texas earns about $42,963 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silverton, Texas expensive?

In Silverton, Texas, the median home is worth about $77,900, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Silverton, Texas?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Silverton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silverton, Texas?

About 13.3% of people in Silverton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silverton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Silverton, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 296 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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