Silver Lake is a town located in Kosciusko County Indiana. Silver Lake has a 2024 population of 866. Silver Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -0.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 872 in 2020.
The average household income in Silver Lake is $57,739 with a poverty rate of 17.95%. The median age in Silver Lake is 45.7 years: 41 years for males, and 47.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Silver Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 937 | 97.3% |
| Two or more races | 25 | 2.6% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 404 | 2.34 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Non Family | 177 | 1.36 | 78 | 22 |
| Married | 140 | 2.62 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Male | 56 | 3.96 | 75 | 25 |
| Female | 31 | 3.71 | 71 | 29 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
76.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 76 | 10.43% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 6.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 40 | 5.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 0.55% |
| High School Graduate | 384 | 52.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 7% |
| Some College | 124 | 17.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 706 | 581 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 16 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 22.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,000 | $58,571 | $31,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,958 | $41,927 | $24,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,333 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,646 | $42,414 | $29,732 |
| Some College | $34,200 | $43,750 | $33,300 |
$38,646
Average Earnings
$42,414
Average Male
$29,732
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.12% of Silver Lake residents speak only English, while 0.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 906 | 162 | 17.88% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 4 | 25% |
| Multiple | 25 | 2 | 8% |
17.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.23%
Male Poverty Rate
22.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Silver Lake is Hispanic, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Silver Lake is Multiple, with 8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.52% |
| High School | 15.36% |
| Some College | 10.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.09% |
| Male Employed | 4.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,542 | $65,568 |
| Households | $48,971 | $57,739 |
| Married Families | $64,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,250 | $39,318 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
59
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 7.17% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 22.22% |
| Black | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.29%
Born in Silver Lake
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Silver Lake residents were born in the United States, with 75.29% having been born in Indiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 859 | -2 | -0.23% |
| 2028 | 861 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2027 | 862 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2026 | 863 | -2 | -0.23% |
| 2025 | 865 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2024 | 866 | -2 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 868 | -5 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 873 | 3 | 0.34% |
| 2021 | 870 | -2 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 872 | -53 | -5.73% |
| 2019 | 925 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 925 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 924 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 922 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 921 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 923 | 5 | 0.54% |
| 2013 | 918 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 918 | 3 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 915 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 917 | 0 | 0% |