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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Silver City Micro

Silver City, NM · 1 counties · 31,002 residents · 3,961.207 sq mi
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Silver City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,134. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $82,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

31,002
+12%since 1990
from 27,676 in 1990
1990 – 2025
8 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 7 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+17%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
27K28K29K30K31K1990201020202024Silver City
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,134
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,350 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,597
+56%since 1990
from $9,381 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.7%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$419
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $302 in 1990
US average: $602
74.4%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
25.6% rent
2.8
+21%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(25,765)
Black0.7%(183)
Hispanic / Latino50.8%(14,047)
Asian0.3%(70)
Diversity Score63%(17,426)
2000
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(15,048)
Black0.4%(113)
Hispanic / Latino48.8%(15,126)
Asian0.3%(79)
Diversity Score63.3%(19,620)
63
+1%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.5%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.4%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−20%since 1990
from 16.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver City, NM?

Silver City, NM has about 31,002 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Silver City, NM?

The typical household in Silver City, NM earns about $29,134 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver City, NM expensive?

In Silver City, NM, the median home is worth about $82,600, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Silver City, NM?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Silver City, NM hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver City, NM?

About 18.7% of people in Silver City, NM live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silver City, NM grown since 1990?

Yes, Silver City, NM has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,326 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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