Silver Springs Shores East, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Silver Springs Shores East is a small community located in Florida, within Marion County. The total population is 1,777. It ranks as the 700th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Silver Springs Shores East is 35.8 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Silver Springs Shores East is $59,861. This is 20% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 36.6%. This is 192% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. 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 12.5%. This is 159% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $233,100. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Silver Springs Shores East is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.1%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (13.1%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Silver Springs Shores East, Florida 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 Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.