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Silverton

Texas · 629 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 $36,612. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 142 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $53,500. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
629
−18%since 2000
from 771 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
626 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 767 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+18%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4475867258641K1990201020202024Silverton
2024498
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,612
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,014 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,639
+46%since 2000
from $13,416 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance22.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services17%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,500
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
14.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+62%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(388)
Black1.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino33.5%(211)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(17)
Diversity Score62.5%(393)
Diversity Score
63
+20%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
41.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.9%
−38.8 ptssince 2013
from 61.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silverton, Texas?

Silverton, Texas has about 629 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silverton, Texas?

The typical household in Silverton, Texas earns about $36,612 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 $53,500, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Silverton, Texas?

About 7.5% 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 14.4% 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 165 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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