Silverdale, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Silverdale, Pennsylvania Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Silverdale, Pennsylvania had a total population of 1,288, the 865th largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $107,321, which is 38% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 38% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Pennsylvania.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 0.9% — among the lowest in Pennsylvania.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.8%.

Silverdale Quick Facts

Population 1,288

Median Household Income $107,321

Median Home Value $360,300

Poverty Rate 0.9%

Unemployment Rate 1.8%

Median Age 41.4 years

Homeownership Rate 88.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%

High School Graduation Rate 98.9%

Diversity Index 17/100

Population 1,288 865th of 1,991

Median Income $107,321 top 20%

Poverty Rate 0.9% 93% lower than national

Median Home Value $360,300 top 10%

How Silverdale Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,068	1,288	+20.6%
Median household income	$102,500	$107,321	+4.7%
Median home value	$310,200	$360,300	+16.2%

How Silverdale Compares

Median Household Income

Silverdale

$107,321

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Silverdale

$360,300

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 3.6%

$25K-$50K 12.5%

$50K-$100K 28.1%

$100K+ 55.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.1%

$10K-$15K

0.0%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

0.0%

$25K-$30K

1.4%

$30K-$35K

6.3%

$35K-$40K

0.0%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

5.4%

$60K-$75K

7.5%

$75K-$100K

15.2%

$100K-$125K

15.9%

$125K-$150K

14.3%

$150K-$200K

16.6%

$200K+

9.1%

Employment

1.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

76.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 88.2%

Renter 11.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,566/mo 17.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

30.0%

18-34

11.1%

35-54

27.0%

55-74

27.0%

75+

4.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Silverdale Rankings in Pennsylvania

#865 Population of 1,991

#222 Median Income of 1,854

#678 Education of 1,987

#162 Home Value of 1,871

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Other Cities in Bucks County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Levittown	50,926	$105,071	7.0%	$341,300
Bristol	9,902	$76,042	8.6%	$271,100
Morrisville	9,752	$99,526	8.6%	$292,200
Croydon	9,684	$70,308	10.9%	$293,700
Quakertown	9,319	$85,959	10.2%	$278,500
Perkasie	9,216	$93,845	6.7%	$372,100
Fairless Hills	8,827	$80,807	13.2%	$358,800
Doylestown	8,341	$99,322	5.5%	$527,700
Richboro	6,963	$159,007	0.8%	$559,700
Newtown Grant	6,193	$168,750	4.8%	$583,600

Cities Similar to Silverdale

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
St. Vincent College	1,326	N/A	N/A	78.0%	58.7%
Blue Ball	1,284	$98,727	$247,800	16.1%	2.5%
Muhlenberg Park	1,259	$101,384	$322,300	21.8%	7.1%
Clay	1,362	N/A	$277,400	13.7%	11.3%
University of Pittsburgh Johnstown	1,380	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Population Overview

Silverdale is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Bucks County. The total population is 1,288. It ranks as the 865th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Silverdale is 41.4 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. With 30.0% of the population under 18, Silverdale has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Silverdale is $107,321. This is 38% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 33% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 0.9%. This is 92% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $360,300. Housing costs are 42% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Silverdale has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.7%. The Black or African American population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

28.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Silverdale, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Silverdale, Pennsylvania?

Silverdale, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,288 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Silverdale, PA?

The median household income in Silverdale is $107,321, which is 33% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Silverdale, PA?

The poverty rate in Silverdale is 0.9%. This means approximately 12 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Silverdale, Pennsylvania?

Silverdale's population is 90.7% White, 3.7% Black, 3.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Silverdale, PA?

The median home value in Silverdale is $360,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

How educated is Silverdale, Pennsylvania?

28.1% of adults (25+) in Silverdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.