Silver City, NC

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Silver City Overview

819
TOTAL POPULATION
486
MALE POPULATION
333
FEMALE POPULATION
145.95
MALES / 100 FEMALES
68.52
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.8
MEDIAN AGE
4.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$10,579
PER CAPITA INCOME
$21,159
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
332
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Silver City

The most populous races in Silver City are Black / African American (795 | 97.1%), Two or more Races (16 | 1.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (8 | 1.0%).
Race in Silver City
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American79597.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino81.0%
Native / Alaskan81.0%
White / Caucasian00.0%
Two or more Races161.9%
Some other Race00.0%
Total819100.0%

Ancestry in Silver City

The most populous ancestries reported in Silver City are African (129 | 15.8%), Subsaharan African (129 | 15.8%), Cherokee (16 | 1.9%), Peruvian (8 | 1.0%), and South American (8 | 1.0%), together accounting for 35.4% of all Silver City residents.
Ancestry in Silver City
Ancestry# Population% Population
African12915.8%
Cherokee161.9%
Peruvian81.0%
South American81.0%
South American Indian81.0%
Subsaharan African12915.8%
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Immigrants in Silver City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Silver City came from Latin America (8 | 1.0%), Peru (8 | 1.0%), and South America (8 | 1.0%), together accounting for 2.9% of all Silver City residents.
Immigrants in Silver City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Latin America81.0%
Peru81.0%
South America81.0%
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Sex and Age in Silver City

Sex and Age in Silver City

The most populous age groups in Silver City are 5 to 9 Years (84 | 17.3%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (140 | 42.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Silver City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years84 (17.3%)14 (4.2%)
10 to 14 Years31 (6.4%)48 (14.4%)
15 to 19 Years38 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years13 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years24 (4.9%)41 (12.3%)
35 to 39 Years29 (6.0%)32 (9.6%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)10 (3.0%)
45 to 49 Years16 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)19 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years68 (14.0%)10 (3.0%)
60 to 64 Years49 (10.1%)140 (42.0%)
65 to 69 Years48 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
70 to 74 Years29 (6.0%)5 (1.5%)
75 to 79 Years10 (2.1%)5 (1.5%)
80 to 84 Years15 (3.1%)9 (2.7%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total486 (100.0%)333 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Silver City

Median Family Size in Silver City

Median Family Size in Silver City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple58 (63.7%)3.93
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother33 (36.3%)6.12
Total Families91 (100.0%)4.73

Median Household Size in Silver City

Median Household Size in Silver City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple58 (15.5%)3.93
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother33 (8.8%)7.27
Non-family283 (75.7%)1.24
Total Households374 (100.0%)2.19

Household Size by Marriage Status in Silver City

Out of a total of 374 households in Silver City, 91 (24.3%) are family households, while 283 (75.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 6-person households, comprising 28, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 222.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Silver City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-222 (59.4%)
2-Person Households20 (5.3%)61 (16.3%)
3-Person Households21 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households22 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households28 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total91 (24.3%)283 (75.7%)

Female Fertility in Silver City

Fertility by Age in Silver City

Female Fertility by Age in Silver City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Silver City

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

Fertility by Education in Silver City

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Silver City
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 Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Silver City

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Silver City
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%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Silver City

Income Overview in Silver City

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income819$10,579
Median Family Income91$0
Mean Family Income91$17,358
Median Household Income374$21,159
Mean Household Income374$22,445
Income Deficit91$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)8190.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)819100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8190.42

Earnings by Sex in Silver City

Earnings by Sex in Silver City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male191 (61.0%)$0
Female122 (39.0%)$18,654
Total313 (100.0%)$16,202

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Silver City

The most common earnings brackets in Silver City are $15,000 to $17,499 for men (68 | 35.6%) and $17,500 to $19,999 for women (78 | 63.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Silver City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less40 (20.9%)15 (12.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99943 (22.5%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99913 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4998 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49968 (35.6%)10 (8.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)78 (63.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4997 (3.7%)19 (15.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99912 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total191 (100.0%)122 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Silver City

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Silver City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$16,103$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in Silver City

Family Income Brackets in Silver City

According to the Silver City family income data, there are 49 families falling into the less than $10,000 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 53.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Silver City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004953.8%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991718.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991516.5%
$35,000 to $49,99955.5%
$50,000 to $74,99955.5%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Silver City

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Silver City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families20 (22.0%)$0
3-Person Families21 (23.1%)$0
4-Person Families11 (12.1%)$0
5-Person Families22 (24.2%)$0
6-Person Families17 (18.7%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total91 (100.0%)$0

Family Income by Number of Earners in Silver City

Family Income by Number of Earners in Silver City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners48 (52.7%)$0
1 Earner43 (47.2%)$0
2 Earners0 (0.0%)$0
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total91 (100.0%)$0

Household Income in Silver City

Household Income Brackets in Silver City

With 109 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Silver City, accounting for 29.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Silver City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009224.6%
$10,000 to $14,9996116.3%
$15,000 to $24,9997319.5%
$25,000 to $34,99910929.1%
$35,000 to $49,99951.3%
$50,000 to $74,999349.1%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Silver City

The median household income in Silver City is $21,159, with the highest median household income of $30,735 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 102 households (27.3%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Silver City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years62 (16.6%)$2,499
45 to 64 Years210 (56.1%)$20,793
65+ Years102 (27.3%)$30,735
Total374 (100.0%)$21,159

Poverty in Silver City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Silver City

With 64.2% poverty level for males and 58.0% for females among the residents of Silver City, under 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 32 males (100.0%) and 49 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Silver City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years115 (100.0%)49 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
15 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years25 (65.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years24 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years29 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years42 (35.9%)48 (32.0%)
65 to 74 Years16 (20.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total312 (64.2%)193 (58.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Silver City

According to the poverty statistics in Silver City, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 45 to 54 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 Silver City
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 Years13 (34.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years75 (64.1%)102 (68.0%)
65 to 74 Years61 (79.2%)5 (100.0%)
75 Years and over25 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total174 (35.8%)140 (42.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Silver City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Silver City show that 65.5% or 38 of the total 58 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 16 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Silver City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20 (34.5%)38 (65.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Silver City

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Silver City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)28 (84.9%)

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

The poverty data for Silver City shows that 38 of the married-couple family households (65.5%) and 28 of the single-parent households (84.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Silver City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children16 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children22 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (65.5%)28 (84.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Silver City

Employment by Class of Employer in Silver City

Among the 313 employed individuals in Silver City, private company employees (201 | 64.2%), not-for-profit organizations (76 | 24.3%), and state government employees (36 | 11.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Silver City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees20164.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations7624.3%
Local Government Employees00.0%
State Government Employees3611.5%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total313100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Silver City

According to the labor force statistics for Silver City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (597), 55.6% or 332 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 19 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 13 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 44.2% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Silver City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years43 (66.2%)19 (44.2%)
35 to 44 Years40 (56.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years96 (50.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years27 (32.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total332 (55.6%)19 (5.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Silver City

According to labor force statistics for Silver City, 66.7% of individuals (292) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (438) are in the labor force, with 6.5% or 19 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 69.8% or 104 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 24.1% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Silver City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School85 (63.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma104 (69.8%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree79 (68.1%)28 (24.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher24 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total292 (66.7%)28 (6.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Silver City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Silver City are Community & Social Service (17 | 5.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (17 | 5.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Silver City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Silver City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)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%)17 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)191 (61.0%)122 (39.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Silver City are Food Preparation & Serving (84 | 26.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (80 | 25.6%), and Personal Care & Service (8 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Silver City

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Silver City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)92 (53.5%)80 (46.5%)
Total (Overall)191 (61.0%)122 (39.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Silver City are Sales & Related (15 | 4.8%), and Office & Administration (10 | 3.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Silver City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Silver City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)191 (61.0%)122 (39.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Silver City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Silver City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)191 (61.0%)122 (39.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Silver City are Material Moving (52 | 16.6%), and Transportation (47 | 15.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Silver City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Silver City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)191 (61.0%)122 (39.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Silver City

Employment Industries in Silver City

The major employment industries in Silver City include Retail Trade (101 | 32.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (68 | 21.7%), Educational Services (36 | 11.5%), Transportation & Warehousing (28 | 8.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (28 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries in Silver City

Employment Industries by Sex in Silver City

The Silver City industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (100.0%), and Retail Trade (85.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Silver City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade15 (14.8%)86 (85.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total191 (61.0%)122 (39.0%)

Education in Silver City

School Enrollment in Silver City

The most common levels of schooling among the 190 students in Silver City are elementary school (98 | 51.6%), middle school (79 | 41.6%), and high school (13 | 6.8%).
School Enrollment in Silver City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School9851.6%
Middle School7941.6%
High School136.8%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total190100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Silver City

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Silver City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds13 (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%)
Total190 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Silver City

Arts & humanities (24 | 60.0%), and business (16 | 40.0%) are the most common fields of study among 40 individuals in Silver City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Silver City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business1640.0%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities2460.0%
Total40100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Silver City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Silver City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Silver City are males with 1 vehicle (166, accounting for 86.9%) and females with 1 vehicle (97, making up 136.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Silver City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)15 (12.3%)
1 Vehicle166 (86.9%)97 (79.5%)
2 Vehicles25 (13.1%)10 (8.2%)
3 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total191 (100.0%)122 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Silver City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Silver City are 20 to 24 minutes (157 commuters, 50.2%), 5 to 9 minutes (59 commuters, 18.9%), and 30 to 34 minutes (27 commuters, 8.6%).
Commute Time in Silver City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes5918.9%
10 to 14 Minutes165.1%
15 to 19 Minutes206.4%
20 to 24 Minutes15750.2%
25 to 29 Minutes103.2%
30 to 34 Minutes278.6%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes247.7%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Silver City

The most common commute times in Silver City are 20 to 24 minutes (96 commuters, 50.3%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (61 commuters, 50.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Silver City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes23 (12.0%)36 (29.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes16 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes20 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes96 (50.3%)61 (50.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)10 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes12 (6.3%)15 (12.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes24 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Silver City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Silver City are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (123, 64.4%) for males and 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (78, 63.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Silver City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)78 (63.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM123 (64.4%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM37 (19.4%)19 (15.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM16 (8.4%)10 (8.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
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%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)15 (12.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM15 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total191 (100.0%)122 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Silver City

Occupancy by Ownership in Silver City

Of the total 374 dwellings in Silver City, owner-occupied units account for 207 (55.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 167 (44.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Silver City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units20755.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units16744.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units374100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Silver City

Occupancy by Household Size in Silver City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household22259.4%
2-Person Household8121.7%
3-Person Household215.6%
4+ Person Household5013.4%
Total Housing Units374100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Silver City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Silver City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household155 (69.8%)67 (30.2%)
2-Person Household20 (24.7%)61 (75.3%)
3-Person Household21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household11 (22.0%)39 (78.0%)
Total Housing Units207 (55.3%)167 (44.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Silver City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Silver City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School36 (37.1%)61 (62.9%)
High School Diploma111 (82.2%)24 (17.8%)
College/Associate Degree20 (19.6%)82 (80.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Silver City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Silver City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years225.9%
35 to 44 Years4010.7%
45 to 54 Years359.4%
55 to 64 Years17546.8%
65 to 74 Years8221.9%
75 to 84 Years205.3%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total374100.0%

Housing Finances in Silver City

Median Income by Occupancy in Silver City

Median Income by Occupancy in Silver City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied207 (55.3%)$15,083
Renter-Occupied167 (44.7%)$24,191
Average374 (100.0%)$21,159

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Silver City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Silver City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00031 (15.0%)50 (29.9%)
$5,000 to $9,99911 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99961 (29.5%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99915 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99919 (9.2%)39 (23.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99948 (23.2%)61 (36.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9995 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99917 (8.2%)17 (10.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total207 (100.0%)167 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Silver City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Silver City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30085 (41.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49952 (25.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79953 (25.6%)50 (29.9%)
$800 to $99917 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4990 (0.0%)93 (55.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)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%)
Total207 (100.0%)167 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Silver City

Housing Structures in Silver City

Housing Structures in Silver City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached24866.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other12633.7%
Total374100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Silver City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Silver City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached146 (58.9%)102 (41.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other61 (48.4%)65 (51.6%)
Total207 (55.3%)167 (44.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Silver City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Silver City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room8 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms126 (60.9%)143 (85.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms60 (29.0%)24 (14.4%)
8 or more Rooms13 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total207 (100.0%)167 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Silver City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Silver City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas29 (14.0%)24 (14.4%)
Electricity178 (86.0%)143 (85.6%)
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%)
Total207 (100.0%)167 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Silver City

Household Vehicle Usage in Silver City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle28 (13.5%)39 (23.4%)
1 Vehicle142 (68.6%)128 (76.6%)
2 Vehicles22 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles15 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total207 (100.0%)167 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Silver City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Silver City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units15057
Median Property Value$110,000$0
Median Household Income$17,000$0
Monthly Housing Costs$289$0
Real Estate Taxes$654$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Silver City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Silver City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00039 (26.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99930 (20.0%)33 (57.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99956 (37.3%)24 (42.1%)
$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 more25 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total150 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Silver City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Silver City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00042 (28.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99955 (36.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99931 (20.7%)40 (70.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9995 (3.3%)17 (29.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99917 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total150 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Silver City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Silver City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x15 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x5 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x5 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more125 (83.3%)17 (29.8%)
Total150 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Silver City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Silver City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80094 (62.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49956 (37.3%)57 (100.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total150 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Silver City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Silver City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Silver City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years215 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years22 (33.9%)43 (66.1%)
35 to 44 Years33 (46.5%)38 (53.5%)
45 to 54 Years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years225 (84.3%)42 (15.7%)
65 to 74 Years82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total696 (85.0%)123 (15.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Silver City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Silver City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen215 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Silver City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Silver City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000438 (78.1%)123 (21.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999214 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99944 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Silver City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Silver City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 632 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years215 (100.0%)13 (6.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years22 (33.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)33 (46.5%)
45 to 54 Years16 (45.7%)19 (54.3%)
55 to 64 Years63 (23.6%)175 (65.5%)
65 to 74 Years82 (100.0%)46 (56.1%)
75 Years and over39 (100.0%)14 (35.9%)
Total469 (57.3%)313 (38.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Silver City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Silver City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years44 (34.4%)13 (21.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years28 (17.3%)91 (43.1%)
65 to 74 Years34 (44.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (60.0%)14 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Silver City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Silver City: <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 Years17 (22.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)5 (35.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Silver City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years13 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years28 (17.3%)36 (17.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Silver City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years31 (24.2%)13 (21.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)15 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Silver City: <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 Years0 (0.0%)40 (19.0%)
65 to 74 Years34 (44.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (60.0%)9 (64.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Silver City: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Silver City

Computing Device Access in Silver City

Computing Device Access in Silver City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop15340.9%
Smartphone19251.3%
Tablet8923.8%
No Computing Device13937.2%
Total374100.0%

Internet Access in Silver City

Internet Access in Silver City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home18248.7%
Cellular Data Only6717.9%
Satellite Internet154.0%
No Internet11029.4%
Total374100.0%

Silver City Summary

Silver City is a small town located in the western part of North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is situated in the Catawba County, and is part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town has a population of approximately 1,500 people, and is known for its small-town charm and friendly atmosphere.

History

Silver City was founded in 1883 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Hickory. The town was named after the silver ore that was discovered in the area, and the settlers quickly began to mine the ore and build a small community. The town grew quickly, and by the early 1900s, it had become a bustling center of commerce and industry. The town was home to several factories, including a cotton mill, a furniture factory, and a shoe factory.
In the early 1900s, Silver City was also home to a thriving African-American community. The town was home to several churches, schools, and businesses that served the African-American population. The town was also home to a number of African-American-owned businesses, including a barber shop, a grocery store, and a restaurant.

Geography

Silver City is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the western part of North Carolina. The town is situated in the Catawba County, and is part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is located at an elevation of 1,000 feet, and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests. The town is located near several major highways, including Interstate 40 and US Highway 321.

Economy

Silver City’s economy is largely based on tourism and agriculture. The town is home to several tourist attractions, including the Silver City Museum, the Silver City Historic District, and the Silver City Arts Center. The town is also home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and tobacco.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Silver City had a population of 1,500 people. The town is predominantly white, with approximately 90% of the population identifying as Caucasian. The town is also home to a small African-American population, with approximately 5% of the population identifying as African-American. The town is also home to a small Hispanic population, with approximately 3% of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The median household income in Silver City is approximately $35,000, and the median home value is approximately $125,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Silver City?
Total Population of Silver City is 819.
What is the Total Male Population of Silver City?
Total Male Population of Silver City is 486.
What is the Total Female Population of Silver City?
Total Female Population of Silver City is 333.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Silver City?
There are 145.95 Males per 100 Females in Silver City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Silver City?
There are 68.52 Females per 100 Males in Silver City.
What is the Median Population Age in Silver City?
Median Population Age in Silver City is 47.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Silver City
Average Family Size in Silver City is 4.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Silver City
Average Household Size in Silver City is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Silver City?
Per Capita income in Silver City is $10,579.
What is the Median Household income in Silver City?
Median Household Income in Silver City is $21,159.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Silver City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Silver City is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Silver City?
There are 332 People in the Labor Forcein in Silver City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Silver City?
55.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Silver City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Silver City?
Unemployment Rate in Silver City is 5.7%.