Silver City is a CDP located in Hoke County North Carolina. Silver City has a 2024 population of 808. Silver City is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -26.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,092 in 2020.
The average household income in Silver City is $20,471 with a poverty rate of 58.3%. The median age in Silver City is 58.5 years: 58 years for males, and 60.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Silver City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 765 | 96.96% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 2.15% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.89% |
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
White
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 388 | 2.03 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Non Family | 300 | 1.24 | 50 | 50 |
| Married | 68 | 4.28 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Female | 20 | 6.25 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.25
Average Family Size
2.03
Average Household Size
54.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 159 | 26.63% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 1.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 44 | 7.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 261 | 43.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 4.02% |
| Some College | 102 | 17.09% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 573 | 390 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $16,162 | $15,908 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,353 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $16,172 | $0 | $18,571 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$16,172
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$18,571
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.07% of Silver City residents speak only English, while 0.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 765 | 436 | 56.99% |
| Multiple | 17 | 17 | 100% |
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 100% |
58.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
61.21%
Male Poverty Rate
54.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Silver City is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Silver City is Black, with 56.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 70.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 70.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 56.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.99% |
| High School | 35.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 35.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $2,499 | $15,828 |
| Households | $16,466 | $20,471 |
| Married Families | $2,499 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,636 | $21,780 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.1%
Male Marriage Rate
19.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
51
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 44 | 7.35% |
| Native American | 7 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
100%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Employment Rate
6%
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
62.48%
Born in Silver City
99.11%
Native Born
0.89%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.89%
Naturalized
99.11% of Silver City residents were born in the United States, with 62.48% having been born in North Carolina. 0% 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 | 808 | -6 | -0.74% |
| 2023 | 814 | -5 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 819 | 48 | 6.23% |
| 2021 | 771 | -321 | -29.4% |
| 2020 | 1,092 | 143 | 15.07% |
| 2019 | 949 | 37 | 4.06% |
| 2018 | 912 | 19 | 2.13% |
| 2017 | 893 | -257 | -22.35% |
| 2016 | 1,150 | 236 | 25.82% |
| 2015 | 914 | -63 | -6.45% |
| 2014 | 977 | -60 | -5.79% |
| 2013 | 1,037 | -15 | -1.43% |
| 2012 | 1,052 | 204 | 24.06% |
| 2011 | 848 | -34 | -3.85% |
| 2010 | 882 | 0 | 0% |