Silver Spring township is located in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Silver Spring township has a 2024 population of 21,354. Silver Spring township is currently growing at a rate of 1.27% annually and its population has increased by 8.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,659 in 2020.
The average household income in Silver Spring township is $133,568 with a poverty rate of 3.85%. The median age in Silver Spring township is 46.1 years: 46.1 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Silver Spring township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,896 | 75.8% |
| Asian | 3,453 | 17.57% |
| Two or more races | 610 | 3.1% |
| Black or African American | 554 | 2.82% |
| Other race | 139 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,862 | 2.5 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Married | 5,042 | 2.99 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Non Family | 2,190 | 1.29 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Female | 462 | 2.79 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Male | 168 | 2.54 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
79.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 544 | 3.73% |
| Associates Degree | 1,279 | 8.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,077 | 27.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,863 | 19.6% |
| High School Graduate | 3,718 | 25.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 177 | 1.21% |
| Some College | 1,946 | 13.33% |
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 | 11,463 | 10,945 | 5,003 |
| Asian | 2,353 | 2,209 | 1,730 |
| Hispanic | 368 | 340 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 309 | 250 | 65 |
| Black | 259 | 259 | 92 |
| Other Race | 95 | 95 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,364 | $100,063 | $68,355 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,788 | $109,760 | $68,485 |
| High School Graduate | $34,134 | $42,444 | $29,136 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $35,417 | $13,678 |
| Overall | $66,583 | $86,816 | $48,284 |
| Some College | $58,109 | $79,653 | $43,162 |
$66,583
Average Earnings
$86,816
Average Male
$48,284
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.14% of Silver Spring township residents speak only English, while 16.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 8.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,689 | 715 | 4.87% |
| Hispanic | 562 | 26 | 4.63% |
| Multiple | 610 | 17 | 2.79% |
| Asian | 3,453 | 15 | 0.43% |
3.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.91%
Male Poverty Rate
4.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Silver Spring township is White, with 4.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Silver Spring township is Asian, with 0.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.81% |
| Some College | 8.78% |
| High School | 2.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.96% |
| Male Employed | 1.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $128,118 | $154,404 |
| Households | $111,648 | $133,568 |
| Married Families | $132,899 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,500 | $76,281 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.1%
Male Marriage Rate
63.1%
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
1,749
Number of Veterans
1,497
Male Veterans
252
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 663 |
| Vietnam | 490 |
| Second Gulf War | 433 |
| Korea | 107 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 752 |
| 65 to 74 | 363 |
| 75+ | 308 |
| 35 to 54 | 259 |
| 18 to 34 | 67 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,509 | 12.4% |
| Black | 130 | 50.19% |
| Hispanic | 92 | 21.96% |
| Asian | 55 | 2.21% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 10.66% |
| Other Race | 16 | 16.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
59.31%
Born in Silver Spring township
86.45%
Native Born
13.55%
Foreign Born
5.6%
Non Citizen
7.94%
Naturalized
86.45% of Silver Spring township residents were born in the United States, with 59.31% having been born in Pennsylvania. 5.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,694 | 268 | 1.2% |
| 2028 | 22,426 | 268 | 1.21% |
| 2027 | 22,158 | 268 | 1.22% |
| 2026 | 21,890 | 268 | 1.24% |
| 2025 | 21,622 | 268 | 1.26% |
| 2024 | 21,354 | 268 | 1.27% |
| 2023 | 21,086 | 268 | 1.29% |
| 2022 | 20,818 | 587 | 2.9% |
| 2021 | 20,231 | 572 | 2.91% |
| 2020 | 19,659 | 1,312 | 7.15% |
| 2019 | 18,347 | 415 | 2.31% |
| 2018 | 17,932 | 537 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 17,395 | 528 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 16,867 | 616 | 3.79% |
| 2015 | 16,251 | 551 | 3.51% |
| 2014 | 15,700 | 623 | 4.13% |
| 2013 | 15,077 | 556 | 3.83% |
| 2012 | 14,521 | 437 | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 14,084 | 342 | 2.49% |
| 2010 | 13,742 | 0 | 0% |