Silo, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 580, Silo'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

Silo is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Bryan County. The total population is 580. It ranks as the 332nd most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Silo is 38.6 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. With 31.0% of the population under 18, Silo has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 15.7% 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 Silo is $67,313. This is 3% higher than the state median of $65,039. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $168,400. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Silo is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Silo is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.1%.

Education

34.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Silo in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%. Notably, 19.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Silo, Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.