Silt is a town located in Garfield County Colorado. Silt has a 2024 population of 3,744. Silt is currently growing at a rate of 1.27% annually and its population has increased by 5.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,554 in 2020.
The average household income in Silt is $100,412 with a poverty rate of 5.79%. The median age in Silt is 33.7 years: 31.8 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Silt was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,324 | 65.01% |
| Two or more races | 741 | 20.73% |
| Other race | 476 | 13.31% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,273 | 2.81 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Married | 748 | 3.52 | 91.6 | 8.4 |
| Non Family | 284 | 1.11 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Female | 207 | 2.7 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Male | 34 | 2.03 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
74.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 157 | 6.86% |
| Associates Degree | 308 | 13.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 404 | 17.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 101 | 4.42% |
| High School Graduate | 635 | 27.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 176 | 7.7% |
| Some College | 506 | 22.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,229 | 1,188 | 290 |
| Hispanic | 982 | 701 | 174 |
| 2+ Races | 471 | 371 | 172 |
| Other Race | 300 | 150 | 13 |
| Black | 34 | 23 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.66%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 41.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,604 | $71,458 | $36,729 |
| Graduate Degree | $2,499 | $0 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $33,750 | $57,813 | $28,238 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $58,347 | $59,839 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $46,641 | $61,451 | $30,655 |
| Some College | $54,464 | $62,429 | $34,013 |
$46,641
Average Earnings
$61,451
Average Male
$30,655
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
60.99% of Silt residents speak only English, while 39.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,683 | 132 | 7.84% |
| Other | 476 | 99 | 20.8% |
| White | 1,791 | 75 | 4.19% |
| Multiple | 741 | 18 | 2.43% |
5.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.7%
Male Poverty Rate
5.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Silt is Other, with 20.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Silt is Multiple, with 2.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.42% |
| High School | 4.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.78% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 6.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,906 | $106,267 |
| Households | $86,484 | $100,412 |
| Married Families | $117,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,654 | $46,193 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.9%
Male Marriage Rate
56.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
89
Number of Veterans
79
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 4.02% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 3.57% |
| Other Race | 7 | 1.85% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.4%
Labor Force Participation
78.2%
Employment Rate
0.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.6%
Born in Silt
75.8%
Native Born
24.2%
Foreign Born
15.64%
Non Citizen
8.56%
Naturalized
75.8% of Silt residents were born in the United States, with 42.6% having been born in Colorado. 15.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,982 | 47 | 1.19% |
| 2028 | 3,935 | 48 | 1.23% |
| 2027 | 3,887 | 48 | 1.25% |
| 2026 | 3,839 | 47 | 1.24% |
| 2025 | 3,792 | 48 | 1.28% |
| 2024 | 3,744 | 47 | 1.27% |
| 2023 | 3,697 | 88 | 2.44% |
| 2022 | 3,609 | 35 | 0.98% |
| 2021 | 3,574 | 20 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 3,554 | 448 | 14.42% |
| 2019 | 3,106 | 42 | 1.37% |
| 2018 | 3,064 | 30 | 0.99% |
| 2017 | 3,034 | -5 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 3,039 | 63 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 2,976 | 34 | 1.16% |
| 2014 | 2,942 | -5 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 2,947 | 7 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 2,940 | 31 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 2,909 | -8 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 2,917 | 0 | 0% |