Silver Lake township is located in Susquehanna County Pennsylvania. Silver Lake township has a 2024 population of 1,493. Silver Lake township is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -1.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,517 in 2020.
The average household income in Silver Lake township is $106,193 with a poverty rate of 8.82%. The median age in Silver Lake township is 55 years: 56.4 years for males, and 53.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Silver Lake township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,707 | 96.5% |
| Two or more races | 49 | 2.77% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 698 | 2.53 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Married | 447 | 2.91 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
| Non Family | 181 | 1.3 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Male | 48 | 3.21 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Female | 22 | 3.45 | 100 | 0 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
90.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61 | 4.65% |
| Associates Degree | 123 | 9.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 271 | 20.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 173 | 13.2% |
| High School Graduate | 468 | 35.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 0.99% |
| Some College | 202 | 15.41% |
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 | 1,279 | 1,209 | 430 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 14 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 11 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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 | $60,865 | $81,705 | $58,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,583 | $135,673 | $70,833 |
| High School Graduate | $40,735 | $42,500 | $37,813 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,953 | $39,375 | $13,345 |
| Overall | $43,750 | $53,750 | $39,464 |
| Some College | $39,444 | $42,639 | $28,542 |
$43,750
Average Earnings
$53,750
Average Male
$39,464
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.56% of Silver Lake township residents speak only English, while 1.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,697 | 153 | 9.02% |
| Black | 6 | 3 | 50% |
8.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.07%
Male Poverty Rate
8.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Silver Lake township is Black, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Silver Lake township is White, with 9.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.96% |
| Some College | 7.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.47% |
| Female Employed | 2.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,375 | $109,479 |
| Households | $81,711 | $106,193 |
| Married Families | $100,521 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,096 | $94,954 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
58.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
118
Number of Veterans
111
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 7.8% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 5.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
22.27%
Born in Silver Lake township
97.91%
Native Born
2.09%
Foreign Born
0.57%
Non Citizen
1.53%
Naturalized
97.91% of Silver Lake township residents were born in the United States, with 22.27% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.57% 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 | 1,463 | -6 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 1,469 | -6 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 1,475 | -6 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 1,481 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 1,487 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 1,493 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 1,499 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 1,505 | -13 | -0.86% |
| 2021 | 1,518 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 1,517 | -67 | -4.23% |
| 2019 | 1,584 | -17 | -1.06% |
| 2018 | 1,601 | -15 | -0.93% |
| 2017 | 1,616 | -13 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 1,629 | -21 | -1.27% |
| 2015 | 1,650 | -9 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 1,659 | -19 | -1.13% |
| 2013 | 1,678 | -27 | -1.58% |
| 2012 | 1,705 | -9 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 1,714 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 1,716 | 0 | 0% |