Silver City city, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Silver City city is a small community located in Iowa. The total population is 435. It ranks as the 500th most populous out of 1,018 cities and towns in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Silver City city is 31.7 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Silver City city is $68,214. This is 7% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 37% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $139,000. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Silver City city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Silver City city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 8.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (8.3% vs 3.8%).

Education

6.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 79% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Silver City city, Iowa 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 Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,018 Census-designated places in Iowa. For official data, visit data.census.gov.