Siler City is a town located in Chatham County North Carolina. Siler City has a 2024 population of 8,139. Siler City is currently growing at a rate of 1.19% annually and its population has increased by 4.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,755 in 2020.
The average household income in Siler City is $73,261 with a poverty rate of 28.86%. The median age in Siler City is 37.3 years: 39.7 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Siler City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,540 | 45.11% |
| Other race | 2,397 | 30.55% |
| Black or African American | 1,181 | 15.05% |
| Two or more races | 722 | 9.2% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,805 | 2.72 | 59 | 41 |
| Non Family | 1,093 | 1.48 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Married | 1,059 | 3.32 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Female | 531 | 3.47 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Male | 122 | 5.31 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
59.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 572 | 11.36% |
| Associates Degree | 286 | 5.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 517 | 10.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 272 | 5.4% |
| High School Graduate | 1,303 | 25.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,072 | 21.29% |
| Some College | 1,013 | 20.12% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,953 | 792 | 206 |
| White | 1,912 | 1,626 | 446 |
| Other Race | 1,229 | 441 | 8 |
| Black | 935 | 789 | 118 |
| 2+ Races | 359 | 215 | 130 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 36.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,625 | $57,273 | $43,554 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,411 | $52,708 | $61,055 |
| High School Graduate | $24,634 | $24,221 | $40,429 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,156 | $28,955 | $23,996 |
| Overall | $29,509 | $32,736 | $28,411 |
| Some College | $29,371 | $33,842 | $28,337 |
$29,509
Average Earnings
$32,736
Average Male
$28,411
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
49.42% of Siler City residents speak only English, while 50.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,888 | 1,249 | 32.12% |
| Other | 2,334 | 878 | 37.62% |
| White | 2,147 | 461 | 21.47% |
| Black | 1,124 | 357 | 31.76% |
| Multiple | 722 | 284 | 39.34% |
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100% |
28.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.02%
Male Poverty Rate
30.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Siler City is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Siler City is White, with 21.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.51% |
| High School | 20% |
| Some College | 18.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 67.57% |
| Female Employed | 16.12% |
| Male Employed | 13.99% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,900 | $81,347 |
| Households | $48,374 | $73,261 |
| Married Families | $58,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,393 | $53,275 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.1%
Male Marriage Rate
28.5%
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
219
Number of Veterans
219
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 117 |
| Vietnam | 66 |
| Korea | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 109 |
| 75+ | 55 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 99 | 6.53% |
| Black | 61 | 5.87% |
| White | 54 | 1.92% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 1.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
57.37%
Born in Siler City
69.66%
Native Born
30.34%
Foreign Born
27.21%
Non Citizen
3.13%
Naturalized
69.66% of Siler City residents were born in the United States, with 57.37% having been born in North Carolina. 27.21% 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 | 8,619 | 96 | 1.13% |
| 2028 | 8,523 | 96 | 1.14% |
| 2027 | 8,427 | 96 | 1.15% |
| 2026 | 8,331 | 96 | 1.17% |
| 2025 | 8,235 | 96 | 1.18% |
| 2024 | 8,139 | 96 | 1.19% |
| 2023 | 8,043 | -34 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 8,077 | 178 | 2.25% |
| 2021 | 7,899 | 144 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 7,755 | -473 | -5.75% |
| 2019 | 8,228 | 122 | 1.51% |
| 2018 | 8,106 | 71 | 0.88% |
| 2017 | 8,035 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 8,031 | 39 | 0.49% |
| 2015 | 7,992 | 47 | 0.59% |
| 2014 | 7,945 | 29 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 7,916 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 7,916 | 74 | 0.94% |
| 2011 | 7,842 | -12 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 7,854 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,966 | 2,158 | 44.88% |
| 1990 | 4,808 | 362 | 8.14% |
| 1980 | 4,446 | -243 | -5.18% |
| 1970 | 4,689 | 234 | 5.25% |
| 1960 | 4,455 | 1,954 | 78.13% |
| 1950 | 2,501 | -6,118 | -70.98% |