Silver Creek is a town located in Lawrence County Mississippi. Silver Creek has a 2024 population of 170. Silver Creek is currently declining at a rate of -1.16% annually and its population has decreased by -4.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 178 in 2020.
The average household income in Silver Creek is $48,944 with a poverty rate of 40.19%. The median age in Silver Creek is 37.1 years: 40.6 years for males, and 29.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Silver Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 151 | 72.25% |
| Black or African American | 52 | 24.88% |
| Native American | 3 | 1.44% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 1.44% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 61 | 3.43 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Married | 24 | 4.5 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Non Family | 17 | 1.12 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 11 | 2.36 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 9 | 6.22 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
4.18
Average Family Size
3.43
Average Household Size
86.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 26.83% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 10.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1 | 0.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 13.82% |
| High School Graduate | 28 | 22.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 5.69% |
| Some College | 24 | 19.51% |
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 | 98 | 58 | 2 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 16 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 84.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,729 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $80,000 | $81,458 | $0 |
| Some College | $117,188 | $131,250 | $0 |
$80,000
Average Earnings
$81,458
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Silver Creek residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 151 | 67 | 44.37% |
| Black | 52 | 16 | 30.77% |
| Multiple | 3 | 1 | 33.33% |
40.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
39%
Male Poverty Rate
41.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Silver Creek is White, with 44.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Silver Creek is Black, with 30.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 27.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.5% |
| High School | 32.14% |
| Some College | 18.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 31.25% |
| Male Employed | 16.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $57,436 |
| Households | $26,458 | $48,944 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,063 | $26,300 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
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
3
Number of Veterans
3
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 2.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.8%
Labor Force Participation
32.2%
Employment Rate
14.8%
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
75.6%
Born in Silver Creek
99.52%
Native Born
0.48%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.48%
Naturalized
99.52% of Silver Creek residents were born in the United States, with 75.6% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 160 | -2 | -1.23% |
| 2028 | 162 | -2 | -1.22% |
| 2027 | 164 | -2 | -1.2% |
| 2026 | 166 | -2 | -1.19% |
| 2025 | 168 | -2 | -1.18% |
| 2024 | 170 | -2 | -1.16% |
| 2023 | 172 | -1 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 173 | -2 | -1.14% |
| 2021 | 175 | -3 | -1.69% |
| 2020 | 178 | -20 | -10.1% |
| 2019 | 198 | 2 | 1.02% |
| 2018 | 196 | -4 | -2% |
| 2017 | 200 | -4 | -1.96% |
| 2016 | 204 | 1 | 0.49% |
| 2015 | 203 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 202 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 202 | -1 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 203 | -1 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 204 | -3 | -1.45% |
| 2010 | 207 | 0 | 0% |