State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
79.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.90%
Growth Since 2010
-8.41%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Silas, Alabama Population 2021
414
Silas is a city located in Choctaw County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 414, it is the 353rd largest city in Alabama and the 14136th largest city in the United States . Silas is currently declining at a rate of -1.90% annually and its population has decreased by -8.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 452 in 2010. Silas reached it's highest population of 469 in 2010. Spanning over 5 miles, Silas has a population density of 80 people per square mile.
The average household income in Silas is $55,783 with a poverty rate of 12.67%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $574 per month, and the median house value is $82,500. The median age in Silas is 44.8 years, 44.3 years for males, and 46 years for females.
Silas Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Silas was:
- White: 65.89%
- Black or African American: 33.72%
- Native American: 0.39%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Silas, Alabama is 414 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 438.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 452.
Silas, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 338 | 65.89% |
| Black or African American | 173 | 33.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2 | 0.39% |
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Silas Population by Race
Silas Population Pyramid $2021
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Silas Population by Age
Silas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 209 | 2.45 | 66.5 |
| Married | 115 | 3.06 | 77.4 |
| Non Family | 68 | 1.15 | 52.9 |
| Female | 26 | 3.19 | 53.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
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Silas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 8.82% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 13.37% |
| High School Graduate | 136 | 36.36% |
| Some College | 91 | 24.33% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 4.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 25 | 6.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 5.88% |
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Silas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Silas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 219 | 176 | 41 |
| Black | 153 | 113 | 6 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.72%.
Silas Educational Attainment by Race
Silas Language by Age
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Silas Language
96.64% of Silas residents speak only English, while 3.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.78% of the population.
Silas Language
12.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.79%
Male Poverty Rate
11.51%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Silas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Silas is Black, with 17.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Silas is White, with 10.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.72%.
Silas Poverty
Silas Poverty Rate by Education
Silas Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Silas Married by Age and Sex
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Silas Marriage
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 20-34.
Silas Marital Status by Race
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Silas Marital Status
Silas Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 9 | 5.66% |
| White | 7 | 2.94% |
Silas Veterans by Race
Silas Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
Silas Veterans by Education
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43%
Labor Force Participation
40.7%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Silas Employment by Age
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Silas Employment by Race
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Silas Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Silas residents were born in the United States, with 59.26% having been born in Alabama. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Silas Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 414 | -8 | -1.90% |
| 2020 | 422 | -8 | -1.86% |
| 2019 | 430 | -8 | -1.83% |
| 2018 | 438 | -2 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 440 | -4 | -0.90% |
| 2016 | 444 | -6 | -1.33% |
| 2015 | 450 | -4 | -0.88% |
| 2014 | 454 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 455 | -7 | -1.52% |
| 2012 | 462 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2011 | 464 | -5 | -1.07% |
| 2010 | 469 | 0.00% |