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Silver Spring

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 12,916 residents · 2.189 sq mi
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The short version

Silver Spring has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,384. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $121,549. At a median age of 27.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Silver Spring; 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 27.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,916
Population density
5,900 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
27.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,384
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,577
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information19.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,549
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,047
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.7%
67.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic8.2%(1,062)
Black64.3%(8,306)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(1,092)
Asian16.5%(2,126)
Other2.6%(330)
Diversity Score68.1%(8,796)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.2%(1,062)
Black64.3%(8,306)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(1,092)
Asian16.5%(2,126)
Other2.6%(330)
Diversity Score68.1%(8,796)
Diversity Score
68
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
Female
52.4%
Foreign born
9.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Spring, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Silver Spring, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 12,916 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silver Spring, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Silver Spring, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $44,384 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver Spring, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Silver Spring, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $121,549, and the typical rent is about $1,047 a month.

How educated are people in Silver Spring, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Silver Spring, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver Spring, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 27.6% of people in Silver Spring, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 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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