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Silverlake

Rhode Island · Providence · 12,157 residents · 0.725 sq mi
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Silverlake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,426. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $262,037. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Silverlake; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,157
Population density
16,768 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,426
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,335
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,037
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,493
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.5%
53.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
54.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic11.2%(1,361)
Black8.5%(1,033)
Hispanic / Latino73.4%(8,924)
Asian3.3%(397)
Other3.6%(442)
Diversity Score54.9%(6,671)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.2%(1,361)
Black8.5%(1,033)
Hispanic / Latino73.4%(8,924)
Asian3.3%(397)
Other3.6%(442)
Diversity Score54.9%(6,671)
Diversity Score
55
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
Female
51.6%
Foreign born
45.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
24.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
68.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silverlake, Providence, Rhode Island?

Silverlake, Providence, Rhode Island has about 12,157 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silverlake, Providence, Rhode Island?

The typical household in Silverlake, Providence, Rhode Island earns about $59,426 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silverlake, Providence, Rhode Island expensive?

In Silverlake, Providence, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $262,037, and the typical rent is about $1,493 a month.

How educated are people in Silverlake, Providence, Rhode Island?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Silverlake, Providence, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silverlake, Providence, Rhode Island?

About 18.0% of people in Silverlake, Providence, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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