Silverstreet, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 330, Silverstreet'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

Silverstreet is a small community located in South Carolina, within Newberry County. The total population is 330. It ranks as the 373rd most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Silverstreet is 37.5 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 35.1% of the population under 18, Silverstreet has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Silverstreet is $96,250. This is 39% higher than the state median of $69,324. It is also 19% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.3%. This is 48% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $206,600. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $259,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Silverstreet is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Silverstreet is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.2%.

Education

21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.1%. Notably, 16.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Silverstreet, South Carolina 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 South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.