Silver Spring is a CDP located in Montgomery County Maryland. Silver Spring has a 2024 population of 83,534. Silver Spring is currently growing at a rate of 1.04% annually and its population has increased by 3.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 81,069 in 2020.
The average household income in Silver Spring is $128,592 with a poverty rate of 10.48%. The median age in Silver Spring is 34.9 years: 34.6 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Silver Spring was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,244 | 36.97% |
| Black or African American | 24,320 | 29.73% |
| Other race | 13,215 | 16.15% |
| Asian | 6,925 | 8.46% |
| Two or more races | 6,682 | 8.17% |
| Native American | 319 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 103 | 0.13% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 33,884 | 2.4 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
| Non Family | 15,481 | 1.3 | 22.1 | 77.9 |
| Married | 13,133 | 3.33 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Female | 3,414 | 3.34 | 28.5 | 71.5 |
| Male | 1,856 | 3.4 | 30 | 70 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
37.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,702 | 4.78% |
| Associates Degree | 2,548 | 4.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,349 | 25.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 19,183 | 33.92% |
| High School Graduate | 7,404 | 13.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,591 | 8.12% |
| Some College | 5,775 | 10.21% |
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 | 20,896 | 20,707 | 17,947 |
| Black | 17,258 | 16,165 | 8,504 |
| Hispanic | 10,789 | 5,926 | 2,490 |
| Other Race | 7,036 | 3,192 | 724 |
| Asian | 5,204 | 4,163 | 2,884 |
| 2+ Races | 4,042 | 3,552 | 2,599 |
| Native American | 144 | 72 | 17 |
| Islander | 103 | 89 | 89 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 99.1%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 86.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,389 | $75,422 | $63,575 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,149 | $111,703 | $95,070 |
| High School Graduate | $29,922 | $35,560 | $24,555 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,871 | $34,237 | $21,197 |
| Overall | $58,880 | $63,199 | $55,024 |
| Some College | $44,736 | $50,222 | $40,013 |
$58,880
Average Earnings
$63,199
Average Male
$55,024
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
57.16% of Silver Spring residents speak only English, while 42.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18,980 | 3,328 | 17.53% |
| Black | 24,249 | 3,065 | 12.64% |
| Other | 12,947 | 2,457 | 18.98% |
| White | 27,324 | 1,061 | 3.88% |
| Multiple | 6,646 | 858 | 12.91% |
| Asian | 6,925 | 800 | 11.55% |
| Native | 319 | 32 | 10.03% |
| Islander | 103 | 14 | 13.59% |
10.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.65%
Male Poverty Rate
12.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Silver Spring is Other, with 18.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Silver Spring is White, with 3.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.61% |
| High School | 16.16% |
| Some College | 7.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.02% |
| Female Employed | 5.74% |
| Male Employed | 5.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,315 | $154,874 |
| Households | $95,213 | $128,592 |
| Married Families | $149,389 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $72,344 | $92,949 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,836
Number of Veterans
1,447
Male Veterans
389
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 691 |
| First Gulf War | 533 |
| Vietnam | 519 |
| Korea | 78 |
| World War II | 41 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 493 |
| 65 to 74 | 411 |
| 75+ | 360 |
| 55 to 64 | 341 |
| 18 to 34 | 231 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 991 | 3.96% |
| Black | 516 | 2.72% |
| Hispanic | 208 | 1.64% |
| 2+ Races | 201 | 4.54% |
| Other Race | 102 | 1.23% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
79%
Labor Force Participation
75%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
20.37%
Born in Silver Spring
66.08%
Native Born
33.92%
Foreign Born
19.54%
Non Citizen
14.38%
Naturalized
66.08% of Silver Spring residents were born in the United States, with 20.37% having been born in Maryland. 19.54% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 83,534 | 863 | 1.04% |
| 2023 | 82,671 | 863 | 1.05% |
| 2022 | 81,808 | -664 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 82,472 | 1,403 | 1.73% |
| 2020 | 81,069 | -704 | -0.86% |
| 2019 | 81,773 | 2,023 | 2.54% |
| 2018 | 79,750 | 267 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 79,483 | 1,445 | 1.85% |
| 2016 | 78,038 | 578 | 0.75% |
| 2015 | 77,460 | 1,712 | 2.26% |
| 2014 | 75,748 | 362 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 75,386 | 910 | 1.22% |
| 2012 | 74,476 | 1,534 | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 72,942 | 1,490 | 2.09% |
| 2010 | 71,452 | 0 | 0% |