Silver Lake is a CDP located in New Hanover County North Carolina. Silver Lake has a 2024 population of 5,901. Silver Lake is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually but its population has decreased by -3.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,146 in 2020.
The average household income in Silver Lake is $91,529 with a poverty rate of 10.49%. The median age in Silver Lake is 42.6 years: 41.2 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Silver Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,642 | 74.37% |
| Other race | 742 | 11.89% |
| Two or more races | 666 | 10.67% |
| Black or African American | 192 | 3.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,673 | 2.34 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Married | 1,318 | 2.84 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Non Family | 1,097 | 1.47 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Female | 207 | 2.94 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Male | 51 | 5.37 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
78.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 160 | 3.49% |
| Associates Degree | 342 | 7.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 839 | 18.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 581 | 12.67% |
| High School Graduate | 806 | 17.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 295 | 6.44% |
| Some College | 1,561 | 34.05% |
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 | 3,608 | 3,491 | 1,139 |
| Hispanic | 638 | 349 | 80 |
| 2+ Races | 405 | 241 | 126 |
| Other Race | 304 | 146 | 0 |
| Black | 183 | 183 | 125 |
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 68.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $49,247 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,283 | $99,981 | $60,686 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,717 | $26,857 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,045 | $48,342 | $37,917 |
| Some College | $47,738 | $49,871 | $34,495 |
$43,045
Average Earnings
$48,342
Average Male
$37,917
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.5% of Silver Lake residents speak only English, while 16.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,526 | 507 | 11.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,270 | 118 | 9.29% |
| Other | 742 | 70 | 9.43% |
| Multiple | 666 | 65 | 9.76% |
| Black | 192 | 13 | 6.77% |
10.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.6%
Male Poverty Rate
10.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Silver Lake is White, with 11.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Silver Lake is Black, with 6.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.35% |
| Some College | 1.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 69.88% |
| Male Employed | 11.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.89% |
| Female Employed | 2.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,917 | $94,755 |
| Households | $73,277 | $91,529 |
| Married Families | $88,846 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,917 | $84,909 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.5%
Male Marriage Rate
55.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
388
Number of Veterans
377
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 168 |
| Second Gulf War | 122 |
| First Gulf War | 115 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 171 |
| 35 to 54 | 109 |
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 359 | 9.06% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 2.77% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 3.22% |
| Black | 13 | 7.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
46.83%
Born in Silver Lake
92.63%
Native Born
7.37%
Foreign Born
5.48%
Non Citizen
1.89%
Naturalized
92.63% of Silver Lake residents were born in the United States, with 46.83% having been born in North Carolina. 5.48% 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 | 5,901 | 21 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 5,880 | 22 | 0.38% |
| 2022 | 5,858 | 168 | 2.95% |
| 2021 | 5,690 | -456 | -7.42% |
| 2020 | 6,146 | -330 | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 6,476 | 146 | 2.31% |
| 2018 | 6,330 | -339 | -5.08% |
| 2017 | 6,669 | 552 | 9.02% |
| 2016 | 6,117 | 243 | 4.14% |
| 2015 | 5,874 | -150 | -2.49% |
| 2014 | 6,024 | 95 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 5,929 | 307 | 5.46% |
| 2012 | 5,622 | -65 | -1.14% |
| 2011 | 5,687 | 89 | 1.59% |
| 2010 | 5,598 | 0 | 0% |