Silver City, New Mexico Population 2022
Silver City is a city located in Grant County New Mexico. Silver City has a 2020 population of 9,050. Silver City is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by -11.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,255 in 2010.
The average household income in Silver City is $51,632 with a poverty rate of 35.73%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $709 per month, and the median house value is $139,600. The median age in Silver City is 38.4 years, 38 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
Silver City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Silver Citywas:
- White: 86.08%
- Other race: 5.35%
- Two or more races: 3.55%
- Native American: 2.33%
- Asian: 1.97%
- Black or African American: 0.69%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,383 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 29,346 | -37 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 29,257 | -89 | -0.30% |
| 2013 | 29,104 | -153 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 28,871 | -233 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 28,364 | -507 | -1.79% |
| 2016 | 28,040 | -324 | -1.16% |
| 2017 | 27,642 | -398 | -1.44% |
| 2018 | 27,303 | -339 | -1.24% |
| 2019 | 26,998 | -305 | -1.13% |
| 2020 | 26,693 | -305 | -1.14% |
| 2021 | 26,388 | -305 | -1.16% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,203 | 86.08% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 0.69% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 222 | 2.33% |
| Asian | 188 | 1.97% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 510 | 5.35% |
| Two or More Races | 338 | 3.55% |
Silver City Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,947 | 2.31 | 47.6 |
| Married | 990 | 3.64 | 75.2 |
| Male | 191 | 2.48 | 35.6 |
| Female | 645 | 3.21 | 28.1 |
| Non Family | 2,121 | 1.41 | 41.7 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 278 | 4.27% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 543 | 8.34% |
| High School Graduate | 1,798 | 27.62% |
| Some College | 1,511 | 23.21% |
| Associates Degree | 445 | 6.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,162 | 17.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 773 | 11.87% |
Silver City Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 116 | 116 | 102 |
| Asian | 118 | 118 | 94 |
| White | 3,241 | 3,006 | 1,304 |
| 2+ Races | 302 | 237 | 115 |
| Hispanic | 2,959 | 2,373 | 406 |
| Black | 27 | 27 | |
| Other Race | 252 | 166 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 87.93%.
Silver City Language by Age
Silver City Language
75.86% of Silver City residents speak only English, while 24.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.10% of the population.
Silver City Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 210 | 202 | 96.19% |
| Hispanic | 4,590 | 2,090 | 45.53% |
| Multiple | 317 | 107 | 33.75% |
| White | 4,139 | 993 | 23.99% |
| Black | 61 | 14 | 22.95% |
| Asian | 175 | 25 | 14.29% |
| Other | 315 | NaN% |
35.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.25%
Male Poverty Rate
42.96%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Silver City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Silver City is Native, with 96.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Silver City is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.93%.
Silver City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
27.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.4%
Male Marriage Rate
25.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Silver City Married by Age and Sex
Silver City 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 45-54.
Silver City Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 586 | 9.18% |
| Black | 14 | 21.88% |
| Other Race | 68 | 26.98% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 5.73% |
| Hispanic | 329 | 9.51% |
Silver City Veterans by Education
23.40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Employment Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
56.04%
Born in Silver City
96.50%
Native Born
3.50%
Foreign Born
2.56%
Non Citizen
0.94%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.50% of Silver City residents were born in the United States, with 56.04% 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 | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 2,735 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 3,217 | 482 | 1.64% |
| 1920 | 2,662 | -555 | -1.88% |
| 1930 | 3,519 | 857 | 2.83% |
| 1940 | 5,044 | 1,525 | 3.67% |
| 1950 | 7,022 | 1,978 | 3.36% |
| 1960 | 6,972 | -50 | -0.07% |
| 1970 | 7,751 | 779 | 1.06% |
| 1980 | 9,887 | 2,136 | 2.46% |
| 1990 | 10,683 | 796 | 0.78% |
| 2000 | 10,545 | -138 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 10,255 | -290 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 10,236 | -19 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 10,198 | -38 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 10,141 | -57 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 10,046 | -95 | -0.94% |
| 2015 | 9,864 | -182 | -1.81% |
| 2016 | 9,759 | -105 | -1.06% |
| 2017 | 9,617 | -142 | -1.46% |
| 2018 | 9,498 | -119 | -1.24% |
| 2019 | 9,386 | -112 | -1.18% |
| 2020 | 9,274 | -112 | -1.19% |
| 2021 | 9,162 | -112 | -1.21% |
| 2022 | 9,050 | -112 | -1.22% |