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Silverton

Texas · 731 residents · 1.005 sq mi
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Silverton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,625. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $36,900. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% 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
731
−5%since 2000
from 771 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
727 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 767 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+1%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4475867258641K1990201020202024Silverton
2024498
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,625
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,014 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,614
+24%since 2000
from $13,416 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction21%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.7%
−62.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+30%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65%(475)
Black2.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino31.9%(233)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(40)
Diversity Score64.5%(471)
Diversity Score
64
+24%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silverton, Texas?

Silverton, Texas has about 731 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silverton, Texas?

The typical household in Silverton, Texas earns about $31,625 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 $36,900, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Silverton, Texas?

About 5.3% 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 22.9% 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 63 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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