Silver Creek, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 175, Silver Creek'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

Silver Creek is a small community located in Mississippi, within Lawrence County. The total population is 175. It ranks as the 365th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Silver Creek is 30.8 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 40.6% of the population under 18, Silver Creek has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Silver Creek is $36,875. This is 35% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.0%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 17.9%. This is 210% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $114,300. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $169,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 94.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Silver Creek is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 40.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.7%. Notably, 18.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Silver Creek, Mississippi 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 Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.