Silver Spring, MD

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Silver Spring Overview

81,808
TOTAL POPULATION
40,084
MALE POPULATION
41,724
FEMALE POPULATION
96.07
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.09
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$54,095
PER CAPITA INCOME
$118,315
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$95,213
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
51,244
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
79.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Silver Spring Zip Codes

Silver Spring Area Codes

Race in Silver Spring

The most populous races in Silver Spring are White / Caucasian (30,244 | 37.0%), Black / African American (24,320 | 29.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (19,307 | 23.6%).
Race in Silver Spring
Race# Population% Population
Asian6,9258.5%
Black / African American24,32029.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific1030.1%
Hispanic or Latino19,30723.6%
Native / Alaskan3190.4%
White / Caucasian30,24437.0%
Two or more Races6,6828.2%
Some other Race13,21516.2%
Total81,808100.0%

Ancestry in Silver Spring

The most populous ancestries reported in Silver Spring are Central American (12,786 | 15.6%), Subsaharan African (10,750 | 13.1%), German (6,036 | 7.4%), Ethiopian (5,947 | 7.3%), and Irish (5,835 | 7.1%), together accounting for 50.5% of all Silver Spring residents.
Ancestry in Silver Spring
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan4780.6%
African2,0232.5%
Albanian60.0%
Alsatian140.0%
American2,3212.8%
Arab5320.6%
Argentinean2570.3%
Austrian3870.5%
Bahamian270.0%
Barbadian920.1%
Belgian1160.1%
Bhutanese7390.9%
Blackfeet810.1%
Bolivian4500.5%
Brazilian2170.3%
British7650.9%
British West Indian1010.1%
Bulgarian360.0%
Burmese1,1731.4%
Cajun130.0%
Cambodian140.0%
Canadian1170.1%
Cape Verdean110.0%
Carpatho Rusyn120.0%
Celtic230.0%
Central American12,78615.6%
Central American Indian1620.2%
Cherokee2010.3%
Chilean1260.2%
Chippewa220.0%
Colombian4210.5%
Costa Rican490.1%
Croatian880.1%
Cuban2320.3%
Czech2230.3%
Czechoslovakian370.1%
Danish2660.3%
Dominican7050.9%
Dutch6320.8%
Eastern European9801.2%
Ecuadorian2490.3%
Egyptian410.1%
English5,0526.2%
Estonian80.0%
Ethiopian5,9477.3%
European1,4811.8%
Filipino1120.1%
Finnish1650.2%
French8431.0%
French Canadian2780.3%
German6,0367.4%
German Russian140.0%
Ghanaian2440.3%
Greek3610.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro260.0%
Guatemalan5,0386.2%
Guyanese2180.3%
Haitian5090.6%
Honduran1,2811.6%
Hungarian3620.4%
Indian (Asian)1,3951.7%
Iranian2240.3%
Iraqi500.1%
Irish5,8357.1%
Israeli570.1%
Italian3,2444.0%
Jamaican1,0681.3%
Japanese2230.3%
Jordanian480.1%
Kenyan140.0%
Kiowa80.0%
Korean8961.1%
Laotian430.1%
Latvian1660.2%
Lebanese980.1%
Liberian2010.3%
Lithuanian3210.4%
Luxembourger300.0%
Mexican1,6202.0%
Mexican American Indian300.0%
Mongolian90.0%
Moroccan2200.3%
Native Hawaiian520.1%
Navajo130.0%
Nicaraguan7861.0%
Nigerian8001.0%
Northern European1470.2%
Norwegian4680.6%
Pakistani260.0%
Panamanian370.1%
Paraguayan240.0%
Pennsylvania German60.0%
Peruvian7891.0%
Polish1,6102.0%
Portuguese1950.2%
Puerto Rican6450.8%
Romanian1180.1%
Russian1,2271.5%
Salvadoran5,5956.8%
Samoan950.1%
Scandinavian1230.2%
Scotch-Irish7340.9%
Scottish1,0571.3%
Senegalese210.0%
Serbian1790.2%
Sierra Leonean650.1%
Slavic190.0%
Slovak1600.2%
South African110.0%
South American2,3392.9%
South American Indian950.1%
Spaniard2920.4%
Spanish1240.2%
Spanish American Indian400.1%
Sri Lankan1,3461.7%
Subsaharan African10,75013.1%
Sudanese2350.3%
Swedish6490.8%
Swiss3050.4%
Syrian220.0%
Taiwanese190.0%
Thai1,7912.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1020.1%
Turkish2430.3%
Ugandan1030.1%
Ukrainian3180.4%
Venezuelan230.0%
Vietnamese7610.9%
Welsh2780.3%
West Indian1830.2%
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Immigrants in Silver Spring

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Silver Spring came from Latin America (11,603 | 14.2%), Africa (8,964 | 11.0%), Central America (8,540 | 10.4%), Eastern Africa (6,084 | 7.4%), and Ethiopia (5,326 | 6.5%), together accounting for 49.5% of all Silver Spring residents.
Immigrants in Silver Spring
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan3620.4%
Africa8,96411.0%
Argentina450.1%
Asia5,3096.5%
Australia530.1%
Austria360.0%
Bahamas430.1%
Bangladesh8601.1%
Bolivia2910.4%
Brazil1200.2%
Bulgaria180.0%
Cambodia290.0%
Cameroon5350.6%
Canada1050.1%
Caribbean1,3521.7%
Central America8,54010.4%
Chile910.1%
China4840.6%
Colombia3880.5%
Congo320.0%
Costa Rica290.0%
Croatia110.0%
Cuba1310.2%
Czechoslovakia240.0%
Dominican Republic3560.4%
Eastern Africa6,0847.4%
Eastern Asia1,2801.6%
Eastern Europe5680.7%
Ecuador1080.1%
El Salvador3,6054.4%
England810.1%
Eritrea2710.3%
Ethiopia5,3266.5%
Europe1,6102.0%
Fiji1030.1%
France1310.2%
Germany1480.2%
Ghana6670.8%
Greece400.1%
Grenada450.1%
Guatemala3,1113.8%
Guyana1600.2%
Haiti2260.3%
Honduras8461.0%
Hong Kong230.0%
Hungary550.1%
India7460.9%
Indonesia430.1%
Iran1520.2%
Iraq120.0%
Ireland360.0%
Israel550.1%
Italy880.1%
Jamaica3920.5%
Japan2640.3%
Jordan480.1%
Kenya1010.1%
Korea5320.6%
Kuwait710.1%
Latin America11,60314.2%
Latvia1400.2%
Liberia1520.2%
Lithuania110.0%
Mexico4790.6%
Middle Africa6580.8%
Nicaragua4430.5%
Nigeria3670.4%
Northern Africa270.0%
Northern Europe4250.5%
Oceania1560.2%
Pakistan1370.2%
Panama270.0%
Peru5080.6%
Philippines3610.4%
Poland260.0%
Romania1110.1%
Russia1200.2%
Scotland130.0%
Senegal490.1%
Serbia260.0%
Sierra Leone870.1%
Somalia1010.1%
South Africa110.0%
South America1,7112.1%
South Central Asia2,3292.9%
South Eastern Asia1,4331.8%
Southern Europe2760.3%
Spain1320.2%
Sri Lanka620.1%
Sudan270.0%
Switzerland260.0%
Taiwan640.1%
Thailand420.1%
Trinidad and Tobago960.1%
Turkey170.0%
Uganda1730.2%
Ukraine160.0%
Uzbekistan100.0%
Vietnam9581.2%
Western Africa2,0502.5%
Western Asia2670.3%
Western Europe3410.4%
Zaire260.0%
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Sex and Age in Silver Spring

Sex and Age in Silver Spring

The most populous age groups in Silver Spring are 30 to 34 Years (4,105 | 10.2%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (4,477 | 10.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Silver Spring
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,743 (6.8%)2,694 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Years3,106 (7.7%)3,037 (7.3%)
10 to 14 Years2,667 (6.7%)1,862 (4.5%)
15 to 19 Years1,793 (4.5%)1,775 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Years2,672 (6.7%)2,907 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years3,326 (8.3%)4,477 (10.7%)
30 to 34 Years4,105 (10.2%)3,849 (9.2%)
35 to 39 Years3,575 (8.9%)3,355 (8.0%)
40 to 44 Years3,293 (8.2%)3,147 (7.5%)
45 to 49 Years2,546 (6.4%)2,656 (6.4%)
50 to 54 Years2,112 (5.3%)1,979 (4.7%)
55 to 59 Years2,329 (5.8%)2,277 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years1,724 (4.3%)2,119 (5.1%)
65 to 69 Years1,732 (4.3%)1,972 (4.7%)
70 to 74 Years1,161 (2.9%)1,751 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years574 (1.4%)802 (1.9%)
80 to 84 Years361 (0.9%)579 (1.4%)
85 Years and over265 (0.7%)486 (1.2%)
Total40,084 (100.0%)41,724 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Silver Spring

Median Family Size in Silver Spring

The median family size in Silver Spring is 3.20 persons per family, with married-couple families (13,133 | 71.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.27 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,856 | 10.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.88 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Silver Spring
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple13,133 (71.4%)3.27
Single Male/Father1,856 (10.1%)2.88
Single Female/Mother3,414 (18.5%)3.08
Total Families18,403 (100.0%)3.20

Median Household Size in Silver Spring

The median household size in Silver Spring is 2.40 persons per household, with single male/father households (1,856 | 5.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.4 persons per household. non-family households (15,481 | 45.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Silver Spring
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple13,133 (38.8%)3.33
Single Male/Father1,856 (5.5%)3.40
Single Female/Mother3,414 (10.1%)3.34
Non-family15,481 (45.7%)1.30
Total Households33,884 (100.0%)2.40

Household Size by Marriage Status in Silver Spring

Out of a total of 33,884 households in Silver Spring, 18,403 (54.3%) are family households, while 15,481 (45.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 7,067, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 11,939.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Silver Spring
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-11,939 (35.2%)
2-Person Households7,067 (20.9%)3,054 (9.0%)
3-Person Households4,574 (13.5%)275 (0.8%)
4-Person Households3,859 (11.4%)158 (0.5%)
5-Person Households1,741 (5.1%)19 (0.1%)
6-Person Households755 (2.2%)27 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households407 (1.2%)9 (0.0%)
Total18,403 (54.3%)15,481 (45.7%)

Female Fertility in Silver Spring

Fertility by Age in Silver Spring

Average fertility rate in Silver Spring is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 58.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 48.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Silver Spring
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years48 (4.1%)27.0
20 to 34 years578 (48.9%)51.0
35 to 50 years556 (47.0%)58.0
Total1,182 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Silver Spring

70.6% of women with births (1,182) in Silver Spring are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 20.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Silver Spring
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years393 (68.0%)185 (32.0%)
35 to 50 years442 (79.5%)114 (20.5%)
Total834 (70.6%)348 (29.4%)

Fertility by Education in Silver Spring

Average fertility rate in Silver Spring is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 91.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 13.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 41.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Silver Spring
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School309 (26.1%)91.0
High School Diploma184 (15.6%)60.0
College or Associate's Degree46 (3.9%)13.0
Bachelor's Degree149 (12.6%)24.0
Graduate Degree494 (41.8%)78.0
Total1,182 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Silver Spring

29.4% of women with births in Silver Spring are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 72.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Silver Spring
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School124 (40.1%)185 (59.9%)
High School Diploma50 (27.2%)134 (72.8%)
College or Associate's Degree44 (95.7%)2 (4.3%)
Bachelor's Degree123 (82.6%)26 (17.4%)
Graduate Degree494 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total834 (70.6%)348 (29.4%)

Income in Silver Spring

Income Overview in Silver Spring

Per Capita Income in Silver Spring is $54,095, while median incomes of families and households are $118,315 and $95,213 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income81,808$54,095
Median Family Income18,403$118,315
Mean Family Income18,403$154,874
Median Household Income33,884$95,213
Mean Household Income33,884$128,592
Income Deficit18,403$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)81,80817.42%
Wage / Income Gap ($)81,80882.58¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index81,8080.45

Earnings by Sex in Silver Spring

Average Earnings in Silver Spring are $52,448, $57,281 for men and $47,300 for women, a difference of 17.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Silver Spring
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male26,261 (50.5%)$57,281
Female25,739 (49.5%)$47,300
Total52,000 (100.0%)$52,448

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Silver Spring

The most common earnings brackets in Silver Spring are $100,000+ for men (7,792 | 29.7%) and $100,000+ for women (5,906 | 23.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Silver Spring
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less640 (2.4%)1,184 (4.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999521 (2.0%)495 (1.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499615 (2.3%)692 (2.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999386 (1.5%)555 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499480 (1.8%)505 (2.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999546 (2.1%)834 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,499564 (2.1%)708 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999555 (2.1%)484 (1.9%)
$20,000 to $22,499497 (1.9%)894 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999658 (2.5%)1,003 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,264 (4.8%)1,520 (5.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,609 (6.1%)1,187 (4.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,062 (4.0%)994 (3.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,223 (4.7%)967 (3.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,006 (3.8%)1,323 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,125 (4.3%)633 (2.5%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,882 (7.2%)1,843 (7.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,319 (5.0%)1,428 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,517 (9.6%)2,584 (10.0%)
$100,000+7,792 (29.7%)5,906 (23.0%)
Total26,261 (100.0%)25,739 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Silver Spring

Average earnings in Silver Spring are $63,199 for men and $55,024 for women, a difference of 12.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $111,703, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,237. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $95,070, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,197.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Silver Spring
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,237$21,197
High School Diploma$35,560$24,555
College or Associate's Degree$50,222$40,013
Bachelor's Degree$75,422$63,575
Graduate Degree$111,703$95,070
Total$63,199$55,024

Family Income in Silver Spring

Family Income Brackets in Silver Spring

According to the Silver Spring family income data, there are 5,134 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 74 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Silver Spring
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005152.8%
$10,000 to $14,999740.4%
$15,000 to $24,9997554.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991,1236.1%
$35,000 to $49,9991,85910.1%
$50,000 to $74,9991,84010.0%
$75,000 to $99,9991,7309.4%
$100,000 to $149,9993,12917.0%
$150,000 to $199,9992,26412.3%
$200,000+5,13427.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Silver Spring

7+ person families (257 | 1.4%) account for the highest median family income in Silver Spring with $158,221 per family, while 2-person families (7,807 | 42.4%) have the highest median income of $61,052 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Silver Spring
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families7,807 (42.4%)$122,105
3-Person Families4,670 (25.4%)$119,534
4-Person Families3,383 (18.4%)$137,557
5-Person Families1,711 (9.3%)$68,945
6-Person Families575 (3.1%)$66,551
7+ Person Families257 (1.4%)$158,221
Total18,403 (100.0%)$118,315

Family Income by Number of Earners in Silver Spring

The median family income in Silver Spring is $118,315, with families comprising 2 earners (9,820) having the highest median family income of $154,470, while families with no earners (1,155) have the lowest median family income of $48,384, accounting for 53.4% and 6.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Silver Spring
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,155 (6.3%)$48,384
1 Earner5,086 (27.6%)$57,328
2 Earners9,820 (53.4%)$154,470
3+ Earners2,342 (12.7%)$154,352
Total18,403 (100.0%)$118,315

Household Income in Silver Spring

Household Income Brackets in Silver Spring

With 6,370 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Silver Spring, accounting for 18.8% of all households. In contrast, only 576 households (1.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Silver Spring
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,0503.1%
$10,000 to $14,9995761.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991,4574.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992,3386.9%
$35,000 to $49,9993,0509.0%
$50,000 to $74,9995,01514.8%
$75,000 to $99,9994,23612.5%
$100,000 to $149,9996,13318.1%
$150,000 to $199,9993,65910.8%
$200,000+6,37018.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Silver Spring

The median household income in Silver Spring is $95,213, with the highest median household income of $121,757 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 10,740 households (31.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $60,453, with 1,783 households (5.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Silver Spring
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,783 (5.3%)$60,453
25 to 44 Years15,301 (45.2%)$91,094
45 to 64 Years10,740 (31.7%)$121,757
65+ Years6,060 (17.9%)$86,200
Total33,884 (100.0%)$95,213

Poverty in Silver Spring

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Silver Spring

With 8.6% poverty level for males and 12.2% for females among the residents of Silver Spring, under 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 451 males (17.1%) and 272 females (23.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Silver Spring
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years451 (17.1%)536 (20.2%)
5 Years47 (7.8%)103 (13.9%)
6 to 11 Years495 (14.7%)479 (16.9%)
12 to 14 Years216 (12.4%)272 (23.4%)
15 Years22 (7.0%)64 (12.4%)
16 and 17 Years97 (10.9%)72 (10.3%)
18 to 24 Years297 (9.1%)605 (17.5%)
25 to 34 Years568 (7.6%)764 (9.2%)
35 to 44 Years464 (6.8%)871 (13.4%)
45 to 54 Years322 (6.9%)187 (4.0%)
55 to 64 Years250 (6.2%)475 (10.9%)
65 to 74 Years211 (7.4%)361 (9.8%)
75 Years and over9 (0.7%)280 (15.2%)
Total3,449 (8.6%)5,069 (12.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Silver Spring

According to the poverty statistics in Silver Spring, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 99.3% of males and 96.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Silver Spring
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,186 (82.9%)2,112 (79.8%)
5 Years559 (92.2%)639 (86.1%)
6 to 11 Years2,871 (85.3%)2,364 (83.2%)
12 to 14 Years1,521 (87.6%)888 (76.5%)
15 Years294 (93.0%)453 (87.6%)
16 and 17 Years793 (89.1%)629 (89.7%)
18 to 24 Years2,962 (90.9%)2,859 (82.5%)
25 to 34 Years6,853 (92.3%)7,562 (90.8%)
35 to 44 Years6,404 (93.2%)5,631 (86.6%)
45 to 54 Years4,330 (93.1%)4,448 (96.0%)
55 to 64 Years3,803 (93.8%)3,900 (89.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,651 (92.6%)3,340 (90.2%)
75 Years and over1,184 (99.3%)1,563 (84.8%)
Total36,411 (91.3%)36,388 (87.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Silver Spring

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Silver Spring show that 6.1% or 808 of the total 13,133 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 12 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.3%, which includes 86 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Silver Spring
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children6,463 (98.7%)86 (1.3%)
1 or 2 Children4,765 (91.4%)447 (8.6%)
3 or 4 Children1,097 (80.7%)263 (19.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total12,325 (93.9%)808 (6.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Silver Spring

According to the poverty data in Silver Spring, 2.2% or 40 single-father households and 16.8% or 574 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 households (3.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Silver Spring
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)3 (0.2%)
1 or 2 Children40 (3.5%)479 (27.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)69 (28.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total40 (2.2%)574 (16.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Silver Spring

The poverty data for Silver Spring shows that 808 of the married-couple family households (6.1%) and 614 of the single-parent households (11.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Silver Spring
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children86 (1.3%)3 (0.2%)
1 or 2 Children447 (8.6%)519 (18.0%)
3 or 4 Children263 (19.3%)69 (22.9%)
5 or more Children12 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total808 (6.1%)614 (11.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Silver Spring

Employment by Class of Employer in Silver Spring

Among the 47,474 employed individuals in Silver Spring, private company employees (25,176 | 53.0%), not-for-profit organizations (8,145 | 17.2%), and federal government employees (6,650 | 14.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Silver Spring
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees25,17653.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,3142.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,0316.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations8,14517.2%
Local Government Employees1,5373.2%
State Government Employees1,5423.3%
Federal Government Employees6,65014.0%
Unpaid Family Workers790.2%
Total47,474100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Silver Spring

According to the labor force statistics for Silver Spring, out of the total population over 16 years of age (64,866), 79.0% or 51,244 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 2,408 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 93.5% or 7,437 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.0% or 106 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Silver Spring
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years883 (32.3%)106 (12.0%)
20 to 24 Years4,993 (89.5%)320 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years7,194 (92.2%)417 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Years7,437 (93.5%)469 (6.3%)
35 to 44 Years11,886 (88.9%)404 (3.4%)
45 to 54 Years8,661 (93.2%)286 (3.3%)
55 to 59 Years4,159 (90.3%)274 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years2,790 (72.6%)22 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,918 (44.1%)134 (4.6%)
75 Years and over340 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total51,244 (79.0%)2,408 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Silver Spring

According to labor force statistics for Silver Spring, 89.9% of individuals (42,135) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (46,869) are in the labor force, with 4.4% or 1,854 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 94.1% or 26,545 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.4% or 387 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Silver Spring
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4,609 (81.1%)477 (8.4%)
High School Diploma5,134 (82.8%)428 (6.9%)
College / Associate Degree5,828 (86.0%)305 (4.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher26,545 (94.1%)931 (3.3%)
Total42,135 (89.9%)2,062 (4.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Silver Spring

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Silver Spring are Community & Social Service (9,109 | 18.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (7,098 | 14.6%), Management (5,920 | 12.2%), Education Instruction & Library (4,203 | 8.6%), and Business & Financial (3,802 | 7.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Silver Spring

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Silver Spring, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (78.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (67.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (66.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (70.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (67.1%), and Health Technologists (66.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Silver Spring
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,831 (47.8%)3,089 (52.2%)
Business & Financial1,686 (44.4%)2,116 (55.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4,797 (67.6%)2,301 (32.4%)
Computers & Mathematics2,349 (66.5%)1,182 (33.5%)
Architecture & Engineering1,128 (78.0%)318 (22.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,320 (62.2%)801 (37.8%)
Community & Social Service 3,708 (40.7%)5,401 (59.3%)
Education, Arts & Media289 (29.9%)678 (70.1%)
Legal Services & Support894 (47.1%)1,004 (52.9%)
Education Instruction & Library1,542 (36.7%)2,661 (63.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment983 (48.2%)1,058 (51.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating615 (32.9%)1,254 (67.1%)
Health Technologists427 (33.3%)855 (66.7%)
Total (Category)13,637 (49.1%)14,161 (50.9%)
Total (Overall)24,921 (51.2%)23,702 (48.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Silver Spring are Personal Care & Service (2,199 | 4.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,810 | 3.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (1,701 | 3.5%), Healthcare Support (1,253 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (584 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Silver Spring

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Silver Spring, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (69.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (65.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (92.5%), Personal Care & Service (71.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (60.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Silver Spring
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support94 (7.5%)1,159 (92.5%)
Security & Protection406 (69.5%)178 (30.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention343 (65.8%)178 (34.2%)
Law Enforcement63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving858 (50.4%)843 (49.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance717 (39.6%)1,093 (60.4%)
Personal Care & Service630 (28.6%)1,569 (71.4%)
Total (Category)2,705 (35.8%)4,842 (64.2%)
Total (Overall)24,921 (51.2%)23,702 (48.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Silver Spring are Office & Administration (3,624 | 7.4%), and Sales & Related (2,723 | 5.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Silver Spring

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Silver Spring
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,086 (39.9%)1,637 (60.1%)
Office & Administration1,313 (36.2%)2,311 (63.8%)
Total (Category)2,399 (37.8%)3,948 (62.2%)
Total (Overall)24,921 (51.2%)23,702 (48.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Silver Spring are Construction & Extraction (2,991 | 6.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (596 | 1.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (20 | 0.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Silver Spring

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Silver Spring
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry8 (40.0%)12 (60.0%)
Construction & Extraction2,902 (97.0%)89 (3.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair591 (99.2%)5 (0.8%)
Total (Category)3,501 (97.1%)106 (2.9%)
Total (Overall)24,921 (51.2%)23,702 (48.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Silver Spring are Transportation (1,724 | 3.5%), Material Moving (854 | 1.8%), and Production (746 | 1.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Silver Spring

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Silver Spring
OccupationMaleFemale
Production542 (72.7%)204 (27.4%)
Transportation1,585 (91.9%)139 (8.1%)
Material Moving552 (64.6%)302 (35.4%)
Total (Category)2,679 (80.6%)645 (19.4%)
Total (Overall)24,921 (51.2%)23,702 (48.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Silver Spring

Employment Industries in Silver Spring

The major employment industries in Silver Spring include Professional & Scientific (7,489 | 15.4%), Public Administration (5,734 | 11.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,636 | 11.6%), Educational Services (5,471 | 11.3%), and Construction (3,686 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in Silver Spring

Employment Industries by Sex in Silver Spring

The Silver Spring industries that see more men than women are Construction (92.8%), Transportation & Warehousing (82.8%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (66.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (89.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (70.2%), and Educational Services (63.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Silver Spring
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting9 (10.6%)76 (89.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction3,420 (92.8%)266 (7.2%)
Manufacturing561 (62.5%)336 (37.5%)
Wholesale Trade240 (66.1%)123 (33.9%)
Retail Trade1,231 (44.5%)1,535 (55.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,466 (82.8%)305 (17.2%)
Utilities94 (64.8%)51 (35.2%)
Information723 (55.7%)575 (44.3%)
Finance & Insurance710 (47.4%)789 (52.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing434 (66.3%)221 (33.7%)
Professional & Scientific4,041 (54.0%)3,448 (46.0%)
Enterprise Management24 (41.4%)34 (58.6%)
Administrative & Support1,063 (53.2%)936 (46.8%)
Educational Services2,020 (36.9%)3,451 (63.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,681 (29.8%)3,955 (70.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation929 (63.8%)526 (36.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,373 (51.4%)1,300 (48.6%)
Public Administration3,322 (57.9%)2,412 (42.1%)
Total24,921 (51.2%)23,702 (48.7%)

Education in Silver Spring

School Enrollment in Silver Spring

The most common levels of schooling among the 19,548 students in Silver Spring are elementary school (4,434 | 22.7%), middle school (3,610 | 18.5%), and high school (3,286 | 16.8%).
School Enrollment in Silver Spring
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,5367.9%
Kindergarten1,3907.1%
Elementary School4,43422.7%
Middle School3,61018.5%
High School3,28616.8%
College / Undergraduate3,05315.6%
Graduate / Professional2,23911.5%
Total19,548100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Silver Spring

Out of a total of 19,548 students who are enrolled in schools in Silver Spring, 3,538 (18.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 16,010 (81.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 533 (48.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4,061 (91.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Silver Spring
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds615 (55.3%)498 (44.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old5,431 (91.5%)501 (8.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds4,061 (91.8%)363 (8.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,150 (90.3%)232 (9.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds618 (85.6%)104 (14.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,438 (75.5%)466 (24.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,134 (57.6%)835 (42.4%)
35 Years and over569 (51.6%)533 (48.4%)
Total16,010 (81.9%)3,538 (18.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Silver Spring

Social sciences (7,200 | 19.0%), business (4,094 | 10.8%), literature & languages (3,307 | 8.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (2,769 | 7.3%), and engineering (2,619 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 37,832 individuals in Silver Spring who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Silver Spring
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,0115.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,7697.3%
Physical & Health Sciences1,6064.3%
Psychology1,8244.8%
Social Sciences7,20019.0%
Engineering2,6196.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies8442.2%
Science & Technology2,5646.8%
Business4,09410.8%
Education1,4363.8%
Literature & Languages3,3078.7%
Liberal Arts & History2,5046.6%
Visual & Performing Arts1,8925.0%
Communications1,8664.9%
Arts & Humanities1,2963.4%
Total37,832100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Silver Spring

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Silver Spring

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Silver Spring are males with 2 vehicles (9,254, accounting for 38.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (7,703, making up 40.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Silver Spring
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,580 (10.6%)2,893 (12.5%)
1 Vehicle8,973 (36.9%)9,036 (39.1%)
2 Vehicles9,254 (38.0%)7,703 (33.4%)
3 Vehicles2,295 (9.4%)2,405 (10.4%)
4 Vehicles990 (4.1%)864 (3.7%)
5 or more Vehicles241 (1.0%)195 (0.8%)
Total24,333 (100.0%)23,096 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Silver Spring

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Silver Spring are 30 to 34 minutes (7,639 commuters, 20.1%), 45 to 59 minutes (5,805 commuters, 15.2%), and 20 to 24 minutes (4,032 commuters, 10.6%).
Commute Time in Silver Spring
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5521.5%
5 to 9 Minutes1,3393.5%
10 to 14 Minutes2,6116.9%
15 to 19 Minutes3,3038.7%
20 to 24 Minutes4,03210.6%
25 to 29 Minutes2,8157.4%
30 to 34 Minutes7,63920.1%
35 to 39 Minutes2,1075.5%
40 to 44 Minutes3,3358.8%
45 to 59 Minutes5,80515.2%
60 to 89 Minutes3,3838.9%
90 or more Minutes1,1473.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Silver Spring

The most common commute times in Silver Spring are 30 to 34 minutes (4,511 commuters, 22.3%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (3,128 commuters, 17.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Silver Spring
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes302 (1.5%)250 (1.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes899 (4.4%)440 (2.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,086 (5.4%)1,525 (8.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,486 (7.3%)1,817 (10.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,195 (10.8%)1,837 (10.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,449 (7.2%)1,366 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes4,511 (22.3%)3,128 (17.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,188 (5.9%)919 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,635 (8.1%)1,700 (9.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,196 (15.8%)2,609 (14.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,713 (8.5%)1,670 (9.4%)
90 or more Minutes580 (2.9%)567 (3.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Silver Spring

The most frequent times of departure to work in Silver Spring are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (3,282, 16.2%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (2,649, 14.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Silver Spring
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM796 (3.9%)410 (2.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,059 (5.2%)240 (1.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM421 (2.1%)312 (1.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,717 (8.5%)1,032 (5.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,143 (5.7%)981 (5.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,698 (13.3%)2,096 (11.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,804 (8.9%)2,504 (14.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,282 (16.2%)2,649 (14.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,838 (9.1%)1,621 (9.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,120 (10.5%)2,404 (13.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM827 (4.1%)1,018 (5.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM252 (1.3%)419 (2.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,387 (6.9%)1,156 (6.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM896 (4.4%)986 (5.5%)
Total20,240 (100.0%)17,828 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Silver Spring

Occupancy by Ownership in Silver Spring

Of the total 33,884 dwellings in Silver Spring, owner-occupied units account for 12,787 (37.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 21,097 (62.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Silver Spring
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units12,78737.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units21,09762.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units33,884100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Silver Spring

Occupancy by Household Size in Silver Spring
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household11,93935.2%
2-Person Household10,12129.9%
3-Person Household4,84914.3%
4+ Person Household6,97520.6%
Total Housing Units33,884100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Silver Spring

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Silver Spring
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,696 (22.6%)9,243 (77.4%)
2-Person Household4,590 (45.4%)5,531 (54.6%)
3-Person Household2,387 (49.2%)2,462 (50.8%)
4+ Person Household3,114 (44.7%)3,861 (55.3%)
Total Housing Units12,787 (37.7%)21,097 (62.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Silver Spring

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Silver Spring
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School610 (19.3%)2,549 (80.7%)
High School Diploma838 (23.4%)2,743 (76.6%)
College/Associate Degree1,590 (32.6%)3,290 (67.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9,749 (43.8%)12,515 (56.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Silver Spring

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Silver Spring
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years9,74428.8%
35 to 44 Years7,34021.7%
45 to 54 Years5,42216.0%
55 to 64 Years5,31815.7%
65 to 74 Years3,87711.4%
75 to 84 Years1,6574.9%
85 Years and Over5261.5%
Total33,884100.0%

Housing Finances in Silver Spring

Median Income by Occupancy in Silver Spring

Median Income by Occupancy in Silver Spring
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied12,787 (37.7%)$168,207
Renter-Occupied21,097 (62.3%)$68,506
Average33,884 (100.0%)$95,213

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Silver Spring

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Silver Spring
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000167 (1.3%)557 (2.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99939 (0.3%)290 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99971 (0.6%)493 (2.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999135 (1.1%)422 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999113 (0.9%)792 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999383 (3.0%)1,970 (9.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999538 (4.2%)2,521 (11.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999794 (6.2%)4,234 (20.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,084 (8.5%)3,138 (14.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,263 (17.7%)3,864 (18.3%)
$150,000 or more7,200 (56.3%)2,816 (13.4%)
Total12,787 (100.0%)21,097 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Silver Spring

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Silver Spring
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30089 (0.7%)295 (1.4%)
$300 to $499251 (2.0%)205 (1.0%)
$500 to $7991,105 (8.6%)147 (0.7%)
$800 to $999817 (6.4%)314 (1.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,403 (11.0%)4,359 (20.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,377 (10.8%)7,823 (37.1%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,656 (13.0%)5,195 (24.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,075 (16.2%)1,461 (6.9%)
$3,000 or more4,014 (31.4%)1,043 (4.9%)
Total12,787 (100.0%)21,097 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Silver Spring

Housing Structures in Silver Spring

Housing Structures in Silver Spring
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached10,26530.3%
Single Unit, Attached1,8815.6%
2 Unit Apartments4921.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,1093.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,9818.8%
10 or more Apartments17,00450.2%
Mobile Home / Other1520.4%
Total33,884100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Silver Spring

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Silver Spring
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached9,407 (91.6%)858 (8.4%)
Single Unit, Attached1,358 (72.2%)523 (27.8%)
2 Unit Apartments12 (2.4%)480 (97.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments140 (12.6%)969 (87.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments291 (9.8%)2,690 (90.2%)
10 or more Apartments1,579 (9.3%)15,425 (90.7%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)152 (100.0%)
Total12,787 (37.7%)21,097 (62.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Silver Spring

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Silver Spring
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room129 (1.0%)2,276 (10.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms694 (5.4%)9,081 (43.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,105 (16.5%)7,895 (37.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,120 (32.2%)1,315 (6.2%)
8 or more Rooms5,739 (44.9%)530 (2.5%)
Total12,787 (100.0%)21,097 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Silver Spring

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Silver Spring
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas9,755 (76.3%)8,741 (41.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas71 (0.6%)282 (1.3%)
Electricity2,675 (20.9%)11,275 (53.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene113 (0.9%)166 (0.8%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)13 (0.1%)
All other Fuels173 (1.3%)301 (1.4%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)319 (1.5%)
Total12,787 (100.0%)21,097 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Silver Spring

Household Vehicle Usage in Silver Spring
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle475 (3.7%)5,129 (24.3%)
1 Vehicle4,322 (33.8%)10,726 (50.8%)
2 Vehicles6,024 (47.1%)4,214 (20.0%)
3 or more Vehicles1,966 (15.4%)1,028 (4.9%)
Total12,787 (100.0%)21,097 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Silver Spring

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Silver Spring

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,0359,752
Median Property Value$571,400$617,000
Median Household Income$119,387$6,032
Monthly Housing Costs$832$4,014
Real Estate Taxes$4,864$115

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Silver Spring

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Silver Spring
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0005 (0.2%)65 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99948 (1.6%)18 (0.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999241 (7.9%)925 (9.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999904 (29.8%)2,215 (22.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,118 (36.8%)3,531 (36.2%)
$750,000 to $999,999582 (19.2%)2,338 (24.0%)
$1,000,000 or more137 (4.5%)660 (6.8%)
Total3,035 (100.0%)9,752 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Silver Spring

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Silver Spring
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00081 (2.7%)132 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999191 (6.3%)125 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999101 (3.3%)128 (1.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999113 (3.7%)282 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999356 (11.7%)425 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999445 (14.7%)438 (4.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999580 (19.1%)639 (6.6%)
$150,000 or more1,168 (38.5%)1,683 (17.3%)
Total3,035 (100.0%)9,752 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Silver Spring

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Silver Spring
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x531 (17.5%)184,318 (1,890.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x377 (12.4%)1,641 (16.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x389 (12.8%)2,790 (28.6%)
4.0x or more1,697 (55.9%)1,907 (19.6%)
Total3,035 (100.0%)9,752 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Silver Spring

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Silver Spring
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80078 (2.6%)21 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,49968 (2.2%)162 (1.7%)
$800 to $1,4992,821 (92.9%)408 (4.2%)
Total3,035 (100.0%)9,752 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Silver Spring

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Silver Spring

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Silver Spring
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years6,816 (99.6%)30 (0.4%)
6 to 18 Years11,726 (96.5%)427 (3.5%)
19 to 25 Years6,794 (85.0%)1,196 (15.0%)
26 to 34 Years11,792 (84.9%)2,104 (15.1%)
35 to 44 Years10,522 (79.1%)2,780 (20.9%)
45 to 54 Years7,954 (85.8%)1,312 (14.2%)
55 to 64 Years7,886 (93.6%)542 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years6,283 (95.7%)280 (4.3%)
75 Years and older2,904 (95.7%)132 (4.3%)
Total72,677 (89.2%)8,803 (10.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Silver Spring

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Silver Spring
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born6,816 (99.6%)30 (0.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen11,726 (96.5%)427 (3.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen6,794 (85.0%)1,196 (15.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Silver Spring

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Silver Spring
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,700 (90.6%)489 (9.4%)
$25,000 to $49,99911,159 (82.9%)2,310 (17.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,421 (81.4%)1,930 (18.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,986 (79.3%)2,078 (20.6%)
$100,000 and over40,213 (95.3%)1,994 (4.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Silver Spring

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Silver Spring
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,693 (53.9%)3,329 (48.6%)
6 to 18 Years5,893 (48.5%)6,182 (50.9%)
19 to 25 Years1,429 (17.9%)5,623 (70.4%)
25 to 34 Years1,865 (13.4%)10,172 (73.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,663 (12.5%)8,948 (67.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,044 (11.3%)7,061 (76.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,621 (19.2%)6,542 (77.6%)
65 to 74 Years5,505 (83.9%)4,540 (69.2%)
75 Years and over2,846 (93.7%)2,034 (67.0%)
Total25,559 (31.4%)54,431 (66.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Silver Spring

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Silver Spring
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years390 (5.6%)242 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years567 (5.4%)656 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years742 (4.8%)874 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years681 (23.8%)650 (17.6%)
75 Years and over313 (26.2%)919 (49.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Silver Spring

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Silver Spring: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years35 (0.5%)11 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years195 (1.8%)15 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years145 (0.9%)120 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years84 (2.9%)107 (2.9%)
75 Years and over162 (13.6%)326 (17.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Silver Spring: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years34 (0.5%)56 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years90 (0.9%)102 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years59 (0.4%)81 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years183 (6.4%)174 (4.7%)
75 Years and over67 (5.6%)159 (8.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Silver Spring: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years302 (4.3%)194 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years331 (3.1%)459 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years303 (1.9%)363 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years233 (8.1%)63 (1.7%)
75 Years and over111 (9.3%)142 (7.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Silver Spring: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years37 (0.5%)75 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)122 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years269 (1.7%)536 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years247 (8.6%)398 (10.7%)
75 Years and over189 (15.8%)613 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Silver Spring: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years103 (1.5%)80 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years47 (0.4%)26 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years19 (0.1%)264 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years50 (1.8%)124 (3.4%)
75 Years and over93 (7.8%)150 (8.1%)

Technology Access in Silver Spring

Computing Device Access in Silver Spring

Computing Device Access in Silver Spring
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop30,10888.9%
Smartphone31,61693.3%
Tablet22,67266.9%
No Computing Device8542.5%
Total33,884100.0%

Internet Access in Silver Spring

Internet Access in Silver Spring
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet110.0%
Broadband Home28,36483.7%
Cellular Data Only3,2619.6%
Satellite Internet7362.2%
No Internet1,9395.7%
Total33,884100.0%

Silver Spring Summary

Spring, MD is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is situated just north of Washington, D.C. and is part of the Washington metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the population of Silver Spring was 71,452.

History

Silver Spring was first settled in the early 19th century by Francis Preston Blair, a newspaper editor and politician. He named the area after a mica-flecked spring discovered there by his daughter, Frances. The area was developed as a residential suburb of Washington, D.C. in the late 19th century.
In the early 20th century, Silver Spring became a major center for the motion picture industry. The area was home to many movie studios, including the first Vitagraph Studios, which opened in 1906. The area was also home to the first television station in the United States, WTTG, which began broadcasting in 1947.

Geography

Silver Spring is located at 39°2′N 77°1′W (39.03, -77.02). It is situated in the Piedmont region of Maryland, at an elevation of approximately 500 feet (152 m). The area is bounded by the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River to the east, the Patuxent River to the south, and the Rock Creek Park to the west.

Economy

Silver Spring is a major economic center in the Washington metropolitan area. The area is home to many corporate headquarters, including Discovery Communications, the American Nurses Association, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The area is also home to many government agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Silver Spring was 71,452. The racial makeup of the area was 54.3% White, 24.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 11.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.2% from other races, and 4.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.4% of the population.
The median household income in Silver Spring was $76,711 in 2010. The per capita income was $37,890. About 11.3% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Silver Spring?
Total Population of Silver Spring is 81,808.
What is the Total Male Population of Silver Spring?
Total Male Population of Silver Spring is 40,084.
What is the Total Female Population of Silver Spring?
Total Female Population of Silver Spring is 41,724.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Silver Spring?
There are 96.07 Males per 100 Females in Silver Spring.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Silver Spring?
There are 104.09 Females per 100 Males in Silver Spring.
What is the Median Population Age in Silver Spring?
Median Population Age in Silver Spring is 34.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Silver Spring
Average Family Size in Silver Spring is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Silver Spring
Average Household Size in Silver Spring is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Silver Spring?
Per Capita income in Silver Spring is $54,095.
What is the Median Family Income in Silver Spring?
Median Family Income in Silver Spring is $118,315.
What is the Median Household income in Silver Spring?
Median Household Income in Silver Spring is $95,213.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Silver Spring?
Income or Wage Gap in Silver Spring is 17.4%.
Women in Silver Spring earn 82.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Silver Spring?
Inequality or Gini Index in Silver Spring is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Silver Spring?
There are 51,244 People in the Labor Forcein in Silver Spring.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Silver Spring?
79.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Silver Spring.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Silver Spring?
Unemployment Rate in Silver Spring is 4.7%.