Silex, MO

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Silex Overview

314
TOTAL POPULATION
165
MALE POPULATION
149
FEMALE POPULATION
110.74
MALES / 100 FEMALES
90.30
FEMALES / 100 MALES
54.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$17,159
PER CAPITA INCOME
0.35
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
81
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
30.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Silex Zip Codes

Silex Area Codes

Race in Silex

The most populous races in Silex are White / Caucasian (300 | 95.5%), Two or more Races (10 | 3.2%), and Black / African American (4 | 1.3%).
Race in Silex
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American41.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian30095.5%
Two or more Races103.2%
Some other Race00.0%
Total314100.0%

Ancestry in Silex

The most populous ancestries reported in Silex are Irish (50 | 15.9%), German (38 | 12.1%), English (10 | 3.2%), French (9 | 2.9%), and Norwegian (5 | 1.6%), together accounting for 35.7% of all Silex residents.
Ancestry in Silex
Ancestry# Population% Population
African31.0%
American20.6%
English103.2%
French92.9%
German3812.1%
Irish5015.9%
Norwegian51.6%
Scandinavian51.6%
Subsaharan African31.0%
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Immigrants in Silex

Immigrants in Silex
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Silex

Sex and Age in Silex

The most populous age groups in Silex are 20 to 24 Years (29 | 17.6%) for men and 75 to 79 Years (25 | 16.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Silex
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years17 (10.3%)12 (8.1%)
10 to 14 Years5 (3.0%)8 (5.4%)
15 to 19 Years15 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years29 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years4 (2.4%)1 (0.7%)
30 to 34 Years4 (2.4%)12 (8.1%)
35 to 39 Years2 (1.2%)2 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Years7 (4.2%)6 (4.0%)
45 to 49 Years17 (10.3%)2 (1.3%)
50 to 54 Years3 (1.8%)11 (7.4%)
55 to 59 Years23 (13.9%)10 (6.7%)
60 to 64 Years12 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 69 Years4 (2.4%)21 (14.1%)
70 to 74 Years7 (4.2%)19 (12.8%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)25 (16.8%)
80 to 84 Years4 (2.4%)12 (8.1%)
85 Years and over10 (6.1%)8 (5.4%)
Total165 (100.0%)149 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Silex

Median Family Size in Silex

The median family size in Silex is 3.23 persons per family, with married-couple families (25 | 41.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.4 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (26 | 43.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.38 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Silex
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple25 (41.7%)4.40
Single Male/Father9 (15.0%)2.44
Single Female/Mother26 (43.3%)2.38
Total Families60 (100.0%)3.23

Median Household Size in Silex

Median Household Size in Silex
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple25 (28.7%)4.40
Single Male/Father9 (10.3%)2.44
Single Female/Mother26 (29.9%)2.38
Non-family27 (31.0%)-
Total Households87 (100.0%)2.54

Household Size by Marriage Status in Silex

Out of a total of 87 households in Silex, 60 (69.0%) are family households, while 27 (31.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 32, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 27.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Silex
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-27 (31.0%)
2-Person Households32 (36.8%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households11 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households9 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households3 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households5 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total60 (69.0%)27 (31.0%)

Female Fertility in Silex

Fertility by Age in Silex

Average fertility rate in Silex is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 77.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Silex
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years1 (100.0%)77.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total1 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Silex

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Silex
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Silex

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Silex
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree1 (100.0%)100.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total1 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Silex

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Silex
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)

Income in Silex

Income Overview in Silex

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income314$17,159
Median Family Income60$0
Mean Family Income60$65,450
Median Household Income87$0
Mean Household Income87$55,251
Income Deficit60$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3140.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)314100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3140.35

Earnings by Sex in Silex

Earnings by Sex in Silex
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male53 (62.4%)$0
Female32 (37.7%)$35,455
Total85 (100.0%)$35,795

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Silex

The most common earnings brackets in Silex are $2,500 to $4,999 for men (10 | 18.9%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (11 | 34.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Silex
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99910 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4992 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4994 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)4 (12.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9993 (5.7%)6 (18.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9996 (11.3%)2 (6.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)2 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)11 (34.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9991 (1.9%)3 (9.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9991 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9999 (17.0%)3 (9.4%)
$55,000 to $64,9998 (15.1%)1 (3.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total53 (100.0%)32 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Silex

Average earnings in Silex are $53,571 for men and $35,455 for women, a difference of 33.8%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $53,393, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $53,393. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $36,591, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $36,591.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Silex
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$53,393$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$53,571$35,455

Family Income in Silex

Family Income Brackets in Silex

According to the Silex family income data, there are 16 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Silex
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99958.3%
$15,000 to $24,99946.7%
$25,000 to $34,999915.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991016.7%
$50,000 to $74,99946.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991118.3%
$100,000 to $149,9991626.7%
$150,000 to $199,99911.7%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Silex

2-person families (32 | 53.3%) account for the highest median family income in Silex with $29,444 per family, while 2-person families (32 | 53.3%) have the highest median income of $14,722 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Silex
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families32 (53.3%)$29,444
3-Person Families11 (18.3%)$0
4-Person Families9 (15.0%)$0
5-Person Families3 (5.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families5 (8.3%)$0
Total60 (100.0%)$0

Family Income by Number of Earners in Silex

Family Income by Number of Earners in Silex
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners15 (25.0%)$40,417
1 Earner17 (28.3%)$28,750
2 Earners20 (33.3%)$105,833
3+ Earners8 (13.3%)$131,000
Total60 (100.0%)$0

Household Income in Silex

Household Income Brackets in Silex

With 34 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Silex, accounting for 39.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Silex
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99966.9%
$15,000 to $24,99955.7%
$25,000 to $34,9993439.1%
$35,000 to $49,9991011.5%
$50,000 to $74,99944.6%
$75,000 to $99,9991112.6%
$100,000 to $149,9991618.4%
$150,000 to $199,99911.1%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Silex

The median household income in Silex is $0, with the highest median household income of $108,750 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 18 households (20.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 9 households (10.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Silex
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years9 (10.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years8 (9.2%)$83,750
45 to 64 Years18 (20.7%)$108,750
65+ Years52 (59.8%)$33,600
Total87 (100.0%)$0

Poverty in Silex

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Silex

With 19.4% poverty level for males and 21.6% for females among the residents of Silex, 75 year old and over males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3 males (100.0%) and 12 females (92.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Silex
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years4 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years3 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years3 (15.0%)12 (92.3%)
55 to 64 Years12 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (50.0%)11 (30.6%)
75 Years and over3 (100.0%)4 (13.8%)
Total26 (19.4%)27 (21.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Silex

According to the poverty statistics in Silex, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Silex
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years22 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
15 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years4 (50.0%)13 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years2 (40.0%)8 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years17 (85.0%)1 (7.7%)
55 to 64 Years16 (57.1%)6 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (50.0%)25 (69.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)25 (86.2%)
Total108 (80.6%)98 (78.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Silex

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Silex show that 20.0% or 5 of the total 25 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 55.6%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Silex
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
1 or 2 Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20 (80.0%)5 (20.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Silex

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Silex
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)4 (18.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)4 (15.4%)

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

The poverty data for Silex shows that 5 of the married-couple family households (20.0%) and 4 of the single-parent households (11.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (55.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 household (12.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Silex
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children5 (55.6%)4 (12.9%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (20.0%)4 (11.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Silex

Employment by Class of Employer in Silex

Among the 81 employed individuals in Silex, private company employees (68 | 84.0%), self-employed (not incorporated) (6 | 7.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (4 | 4.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Silex
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6884.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)67.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations44.9%
Local Government Employees33.7%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total81100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Silex

Employment Status by Age in Silex
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years3 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years1 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years10 (58.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years18 (54.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years12 (36.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years9 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total81 (30.8%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Silex

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Silex
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4 (30.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma25 (47.2%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree34 (79.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total66 (56.9%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Silex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Silex are Management (16 | 19.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (6 | 7.4%), Community & Social Service (3 | 3.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (3 | 3.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Silex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Silex
OccupationMaleFemale
Management16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)16 (64.0%)9 (36.0%)
Total (Overall)49 (60.5%)32 (39.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Silex are Food Preparation & Serving (6 | 7.4%), Security & Protection (3 | 3.7%), Firefighting & Prevention (3 | 3.7%), and Healthcare Support (2 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Silex

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Silex, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (33.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (66.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Silex
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Security & Protection3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)5 (45.5%)6 (54.5%)
Total (Overall)49 (60.5%)32 (39.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Silex are , and Sales & Related (14 | 17.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Silex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Silex
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)49 (60.5%)32 (39.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Silex are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (9 | 11.1%), and Construction & Extraction (3 | 3.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Silex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Silex
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)49 (60.5%)32 (39.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Silex are Production (8 | 9.9%), Material Moving (7 | 8.6%), and Transportation (4 | 4.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Silex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Silex
OccupationMaleFemale
Production7 (87.5%)1 (12.5%)
Transportation3 (75.0%)1 (25.0%)
Material Moving6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
Total (Category)16 (84.2%)3 (15.8%)
Total (Overall)49 (60.5%)32 (39.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Silex

Employment Industries in Silex

The major employment industries in Silex include Manufacturing (20 | 24.7%), Retail Trade (19 | 23.5%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (10 | 12.3%), Professional & Scientific (6 | 7.4%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (6 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Silex

Employment Industries by Sex in Silex

The Silex industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Silex
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing19 (95.0%)1 (5.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade6 (31.6%)13 (68.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total49 (60.5%)32 (39.5%)

Education in Silex

School Enrollment in Silex

The most common levels of schooling among the 46 students in Silex are elementary school (23 | 50.0%), high school (9 | 19.6%), and middle school (8 | 17.4%).
School Enrollment in Silex
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool613.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School2350.0%
Middle School817.4%
High School919.6%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total46100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Silex

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Silex
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Silex

Computers & mathematics (4 | 25.0%), science & technology (4 | 25.0%), arts & humanities (4 | 25.0%), education (3 | 18.8%), and psychology (1 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 16 individuals in Silex who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Silex
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics425.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology16.2%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology425.0%
Business00.0%
Education318.8%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities425.0%
Total16100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Silex

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Silex

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Silex are males with 3 vehicles (25, accounting for 51.0%) and females with 3 vehicles (5, making up 78.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Silex
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle10 (20.4%)7 (21.9%)
2 Vehicles12 (24.5%)18 (56.2%)
3 Vehicles25 (51.0%)5 (15.6%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles2 (4.1%)2 (6.2%)
Total49 (100.0%)32 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Silex

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Silex are 20 to 24 minutes (25 commuters, 30.9%), 15 to 19 minutes (13 commuters, 16.1%), and 45 to 59 minutes (11 commuters, 13.6%).
Commute Time in Silex
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes67.4%
10 to 14 Minutes44.9%
15 to 19 Minutes1316.1%
20 to 24 Minutes2530.9%
25 to 29 Minutes56.2%
30 to 34 Minutes67.4%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes1113.6%
60 to 89 Minutes89.9%
90 or more Minutes33.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Silex

The most common commute times in Silex are 20 to 24 minutes (13 commuters, 26.5%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (12 commuters, 37.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Silex
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes6 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (12.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes2 (4.1%)11 (34.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes13 (26.5%)12 (37.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes5 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes3 (6.1%)3 (9.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes10 (20.4%)1 (3.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes8 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes2 (4.1%)1 (3.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Silex

The most frequent times of departure to work in Silex are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (19, 38.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (19, 59.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Silex
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)1 (3.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM6 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1 (2.0%)3 (9.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2 (4.1%)1 (3.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM19 (38.8%)19 (59.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (9.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (12.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM18 (36.7%)1 (3.1%)
Total49 (100.0%)32 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Silex

Occupancy by Ownership in Silex

Of the total 87 dwellings in Silex, owner-occupied units account for 66 (75.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 21 (24.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Silex
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6675.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2124.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units87100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Silex

Occupancy by Household Size in Silex
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2731.0%
2-Person Household3236.8%
3-Person Household1112.6%
4+ Person Household1719.5%
Total Housing Units87100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Silex

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Silex
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household26 (96.3%)1 (3.7%)
2-Person Household15 (46.9%)17 (53.1%)
3-Person Household11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household14 (82.4%)3 (17.6%)
Total Housing Units66 (75.9%)21 (24.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Silex

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Silex
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma18 (64.3%)10 (35.7%)
College/Associate Degree42 (84.0%)8 (16.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Silex

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Silex
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1517.2%
35 to 44 Years22.3%
45 to 54 Years00.0%
55 to 64 Years1820.7%
65 to 74 Years2731.0%
75 to 84 Years2528.7%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total87100.0%

Housing Finances in Silex

Median Income by Occupancy in Silex

Median Income by Occupancy in Silex
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied66 (75.9%)$0
Renter-Occupied21 (24.1%)$41,250
Average87 (100.0%)$0

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Silex

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Silex
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9991 (1.5%)5 (23.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9994 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)1 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99934 (51.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9991 (1.5%)9 (42.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991 (1.5%)3 (14.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99911 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99913 (19.7%)3 (14.3%)
$150,000 or more1 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total66 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Silex

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Silex
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30010 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49914 (21.2%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $7992 (3.0%)14 (66.7%)
$800 to $99931 (47.0%)4 (19.1%)
$1,000 to $1,4998 (12.1%)3 (14.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9991 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total66 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Silex

Housing Structures in Silex

Housing Structures in Silex
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5765.5%
Single Unit, Attached33.5%
2 Unit Apartments1517.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments11.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other1112.6%
Total87100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Silex

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Silex
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached54 (94.7%)3 (5.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments1 (6.7%)14 (93.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total66 (75.9%)21 (24.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Silex

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Silex
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms47 (71.2%)15 (71.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms12 (18.2%)3 (14.3%)
8 or more Rooms7 (10.6%)3 (14.3%)
Total66 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Silex

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Silex
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)3 (14.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas25 (37.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity41 (62.1%)18 (85.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total66 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Silex

Household Vehicle Usage in Silex
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)15 (71.4%)
1 Vehicle40 (60.6%)3 (14.3%)
2 Vehicles12 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles14 (21.2%)3 (14.3%)
Total66 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Silex

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Silex

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2442
Median Property Value$88,600$160,900
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$320$0
Real Estate Taxes$771$1

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Silex

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Silex
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)1 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99923 (95.8%)4 (9.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9991 (4.2%)37 (88.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Silex

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Silex
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9991 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (37.5%)4 (9.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)25 (59.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)1 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (37.5%)1 (2.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9995 (20.8%)2 (4.8%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)8 (19.1%)
Total24 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Silex

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Silex
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x14 (58.3%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)10 (23.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x9 (37.5%)2 (4.8%)
4.0x or more1 (4.2%)4 (9.5%)
Total24 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Silex

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Silex
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80014 (58.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49910 (41.7%)5 (11.9%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)11 (26.2%)
Total24 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Silex

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Silex

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Silex
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years16 (76.2%)5 (23.8%)
35 to 44 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years29 (87.9%)4 (12.1%)
55 to 64 Years34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total250 (96.5%)9 (3.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Silex

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Silex
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Silex

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Silex
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00011 (57.9%)8 (42.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99972 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9996 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99932 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over91 (98.9%)1 (1.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Silex

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Silex
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years10 (22.2%)35 (77.8%)
19 to 25 Years17 (48.6%)18 (51.4%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)16 (76.2%)
35 to 44 Years3 (23.1%)10 (76.9%)
45 to 54 Years11 (33.3%)18 (54.5%)
55 to 64 Years13 (38.2%)21 (61.8%)
65 to 74 Years38 (100.0%)4 (10.5%)
75 Years and over32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total124 (47.9%)130 (50.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Silex

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Silex
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years17 (39.5%)3 (23.1%)
35 to 64 Years6 (11.3%)5 (18.5%)
65 to 74 Years1 (50.0%)10 (27.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (13.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Silex

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Silex: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (13.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Silex: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Silex: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years17 (39.5%)3 (23.1%)
35 to 64 Years1 (1.9%)5 (18.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (2.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Silex: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (50.0%)10 (27.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Silex: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (50.0%)9 (25.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Silex

Computing Device Access in Silex

Computing Device Access in Silex
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6675.9%
Smartphone7788.5%
Tablet5866.7%
No Computing Device55.8%
Total87100.0%

Internet Access in Silex

Internet Access in Silex
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home4855.2%
Cellular Data Only3439.1%
Satellite Internet1314.9%
No Internet55.8%
Total87100.0%

Silex Summary

Silex is a small town located in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. The population was estimated to be around 545 in the year 2000. The town is situated on the banks of the Cuivre River, and is located about 25 miles northwest of St. Louis.

History

Silex was founded in 1819 by a group of settlers from Kentucky. The town was named after the nearby Silex Creek, which was named after the Latin word for flint. The town was originally a trading post for the local Native American tribes, and was also a stop on the Underground Railroad.
In the late 1800s, Silex was a thriving agricultural community. The town was home to several mills, a blacksmith shop, a general store, and a post office. The town also had a school, a church, and a hotel.
In the early 1900s, Silex began to decline as the railroad bypassed the town. The population decreased, and many of the businesses closed. In the 1950s, the town was revitalized when the Cuivre River was dammed to create a lake. The lake became a popular recreational area, and the town began to grow again.

Geography

Silex is located in the Ozark Plateau region of Missouri. The town is situated on the banks of the Cuivre River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The climate is humid and subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters.
The town is located about 25 miles northwest of St. Louis, and is accessible by Highway 61. The nearest major airport is Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, which is about 40 miles away.

Economy

The economy of Silex is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The town is also home to several wineries, which produce a variety of wines.
Tourism is an important part of the local economy. The town is home to several parks, including Cuivre River State Park, which offers camping, fishing, and boating. The town is also home to several historic sites, including the Silex Historic District.

Demographics

As of the 2000 census, the population of Silex was 545. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $41,250. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 8.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Silex?
Total Population of Silex is 314.
What is the Total Male Population of Silex?
Total Male Population of Silex is 165.
What is the Total Female Population of Silex?
Total Female Population of Silex is 149.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Silex?
There are 110.74 Males per 100 Females in Silex.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Silex?
There are 90.30 Females per 100 Males in Silex.
What is the Median Population Age in Silex?
Median Population Age in Silex is 54.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Silex
Average Family Size in Silex is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Silex
Average Household Size in Silex is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Silex?
Per Capita income in Silex is $17,159.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Silex?
Inequality or Gini Index in Silex is 0.35.
How Large is the Labor Force in Silex?
There are 81 People in the Labor Forcein in Silex.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Silex?
30.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Silex.