Silverton, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 637, Silverton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Silverton is a small community located in Colorado, within San Juan County. The total population is 637. It ranks as the 262nd most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Silverton is 35.6 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 12.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Silverton is $77,546. This is 19% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.0%. This is 133% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 10.3%. This is 123% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $471,100. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 47.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% lower than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Silverton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.7%.

Education

51.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 19.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Silverton, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.