Silver Cliff town, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Silver Cliff town is a small community located in Colorado. The total population is 783. It ranks as the 245th most populous out of 471 cities and towns in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Silver Cliff town is 39.5 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.5 years. With 31.2% of the population under 18, Silver Cliff town has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Silver Cliff town is $32,083. This is 65% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 59% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 81% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $261,100. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Silver Cliff town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 22.2%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

14.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Silver Cliff town, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 471 Census-designated places in Colorado. For official data, visit data.census.gov.