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 $68,400 with a poverty rate of 25.17%. The median age in Siler City is 35.3 years: 37.6 years for males, and 29.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Siler City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 3,044 | 38.51% |
| White | 2,715 | 34.35% |
| Black or African American | 1,359 | 17.19% |
| Two or more races | 787 | 9.96% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,837 | 2.71 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Married | 1,150 | 3.26 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Non Family | 975 | 1.33 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Female | 553 | 3.16 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Male | 159 | 5.64 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
61.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 572 | 11.59% |
| Associates Degree | 309 | 6.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 484 | 9.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 259 | 5.25% |
| High School Graduate | 1,509 | 30.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 975 | 19.76% |
| Some College | 827 | 16.76% |
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 | 2,109 | 956 | 268 |
| White | 1,593 | 1,341 | 324 |
| Other Race | 1,465 | 556 | 8 |
| Black | 1,122 | 995 | 151 |
| 2+ Races | 398 | 249 | 163 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 88.68%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 40.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,786 | $58,711 | $46,085 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,272 | $55,500 | $63,445 |
| High School Graduate | $34,716 | $34,545 | $38,036 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,736 | $29,590 | $23,982 |
| Overall | $34,106 | $35,459 | $31,148 |
| Some College | $34,444 | $38,430 | $30,723 |
$34,106
Average Earnings
$35,459
Average Male
$31,148
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
46.46% of Siler City residents speak only English, while 53.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 52.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,325 | 1,311 | 30.31% |
| Other | 2,997 | 1,098 | 36.64% |
| White | 1,724 | 266 | 15.43% |
| Multiple | 787 | 262 | 33.29% |
| Black | 1,306 | 247 | 18.91% |
25.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.2%
Male Poverty Rate
27.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Siler City is Other, with 36.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Siler City is White, with 15.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.89% |
| Some College | 13.48% |
| High School | 10.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.33% |
| Female Employed | 13.41% |
| Male Employed | 11.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,125 | $66,236 |
| Households | $51,751 | $68,400 |
| Married Families | $60,918 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,250 | $65,331 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.2%
Male Marriage Rate
32.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
90
Number of Veterans
90
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 61 |
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 34 | 2.65% |
| Other Race | 32 | 1.66% |
| White | 20 | 0.98% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
55.88%
Born in Siler City
67.74%
Native Born
32.26%
Foreign Born
29.64%
Non Citizen
2.62%
Naturalized
67.74% of Siler City residents were born in the United States, with 55.88% having been born in North Carolina. 29.64% 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 | 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% |