Silver City is a town located in Grant County New Mexico. Silver City has a 2024 population of 9,265. Silver City is currently declining at a rate of -1.19% annually and its population has decreased by -4.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,712 in 2020.
The average household income in Silver City is $54,737 with a poverty rate of 21.9%. The median age in Silver City is 36.7 years: 35.4 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Silver City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,901 | 71.51% |
| Two or more races | 1,665 | 17.25% |
| Other race | 763 | 7.91% |
| Asian | 197 | 2.04% |
| Black or African American | 111 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,724 | 2.47 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Non Family | 2,083 | 1.29 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Married | 1,068 | 4.04 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Female | 512 | 3.9 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
| Male | 61 | 3.16 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
3.89
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
52.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 507 | 7.87% |
| Associates Degree | 601 | 9.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,036 | 16.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 871 | 13.52% |
| High School Graduate | 1,481 | 22.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 201 | 3.12% |
| Some College | 1,744 | 27.08% |
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 | 3,192 | 2,911 | 1,111 |
| Hispanic | 2,939 | 2,512 | 615 |
| 2+ Races | 1,105 | 964 | 398 |
| Other Race | 463 | 336 | 30 |
| Asian | 136 | 136 | 102 |
| Black | 50 | 50 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,766 | $0 | $27,808 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,172 | $41,050 | $66,961 |
| High School Graduate | $10,260 | $25,926 | $7,105 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,787 | $0 | $19,123 |
| Overall | $24,306 | $27,066 | $19,690 |
| Some College | $23,162 | $27,153 | $0 |
$24,306
Average Earnings
$27,066
Average Male
$19,690
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.6% of Silver City residents speak only English, while 22.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,727 | 1,109 | 23.46% |
| White | 4,073 | 799 | 19.62% |
| Other | 758 | 230 | 30.34% |
| Multiple | 1,584 | 210 | 13.26% |
| Asian | 174 | 35 | 20.11% |
| Black | 90 | 28 | 31.11% |
| Native | 5 | 5 | 100% |
21.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.57%
Male Poverty Rate
27.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Silver City is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Silver City is Multiple, with 13.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.6% |
| Some College | 17.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 74.53% |
| Female Employed | 15.13% |
| Male Employed | 7.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,373 | $74,280 |
| Households | $36,853 | $54,737 |
| Married Families | $80,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,626 | $38,233 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.9%
Male Marriage Rate
26.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
813
Number of Veterans
746
Male Veterans
67
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 406 |
| First Gulf War | 131 |
| Second Gulf War | 106 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 305 |
| 75+ | 201 |
| 35 to 54 | 156 |
| 55 to 64 | 151 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 661 | 12.81% |
| Hispanic | 346 | 10.48% |
| Other Race | 96 | 19.63% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 3.25% |
| Black | 14 | 13.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
9.9%
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
52.83%
Born in Silver City
95.9%
Native Born
4.1%
Foreign Born
2.56%
Non Citizen
1.54%
Naturalized
95.9% of Silver City residents were born in the United States, with 52.83% having been born in New Mexico. 2.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,707 | -111 | -1.26% |
| 2028 | 8,818 | -112 | -1.25% |
| 2027 | 8,930 | -112 | -1.24% |
| 2026 | 9,042 | -111 | -1.21% |
| 2025 | 9,153 | -112 | -1.21% |
| 2024 | 9,265 | -112 | -1.19% |
| 2023 | 9,377 | -148 | -1.55% |
| 2022 | 9,525 | -79 | -0.82% |
| 2021 | 9,604 | -108 | -1.11% |
| 2020 | 9,712 | 343 | 3.66% |
| 2019 | 9,369 | -122 | -1.29% |
| 2018 | 9,491 | -138 | -1.43% |
| 2017 | 9,629 | -138 | -1.41% |
| 2016 | 9,767 | -100 | -1.01% |
| 2015 | 9,867 | -181 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 10,048 | -96 | -0.95% |
| 2013 | 10,144 | -57 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 10,201 | -37 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 10,238 | -19 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 10,257 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,545 | -138 | -1.29% |
| 1990 | 10,683 | 796 | 8.05% |
| 1980 | 9,887 | 2,136 | 27.56% |
| 1970 | 7,751 | 779 | 11.17% |
| 1960 | 6,972 | -50 | -0.71% |
| 1950 | 7,022 | 1,978 | 39.21% |
| 1940 | 5,044 | 1,525 | 43.34% |
| 1930 | 3,519 | 857 | 32.19% |
| 1920 | 2,662 | -555 | -17.25% |
| 1910 | 3,217 | 482 | 17.62% |
| 1900 | 2,735 | -5,972 | -68.59% |