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 $142,971 with a poverty rate of 4.01%. The median age in Silver Spring township is 44.6 years: 43.9 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Silver Spring township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,411 | 76.42% |
| Asian | 3,623 | 17.97% |
| Two or more races | 743 | 3.68% |
| Black or African American | 269 | 1.33% |
| Other race | 119 | 0.59% |
| 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 | 8,118 | 2.48 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Married | 5,371 | 2.93 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Non Family | 2,152 | 1.29 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Female | 413 | 2.87 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Male | 182 | 2.39 | 100 | 0 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
83.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 604 | 3.96% |
| Associates Degree | 1,114 | 7.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,007 | 26.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,578 | 23.43% |
| High School Graduate | 3,920 | 25.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 263 | 1.72% |
| Some College | 1,784 | 11.68% |
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 | 12,023 | 11,359 | 5,325 |
| Asian | 2,540 | 2,381 | 2,012 |
| 2+ Races | 394 | 350 | 175 |
| Hispanic | 361 | 338 | 113 |
| Black | 181 | 181 | 41 |
| Other Race | 68 | 68 | 16 |
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 79.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,556 | $101,250 | $64,219 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,652 | $114,933 | $72,515 |
| High School Graduate | $36,409 | $49,870 | $28,638 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,160 | $36,012 | $14,000 |
| Overall | $66,250 | $89,468 | $48,774 |
| Some College | $57,710 | $79,018 | $41,786 |
$66,250
Average Earnings
$89,468
Average Male
$48,774
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.99% of Silver Spring township residents speak only English, while 17.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 8.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,275 | 724 | 4.74% |
| Hispanic | 534 | 69 | 12.92% |
| Multiple | 743 | 14 | 1.88% |
| Asian | 3,623 | 14 | 0.39% |
4.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.04%
Male Poverty Rate
4.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Silver Spring township is Hispanic, with 12.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Silver Spring township is Asian, with 0.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.07% |
| Some College | 9.52% |
| High School | 3.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.75% |
| Male Employed | 2.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $134,457 | $164,503 |
| Households | $118,592 | $142,971 |
| Married Families | $139,276 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $69,531 | $81,347 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.7%
Male Marriage Rate
64.3%
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
1,641
Number of Veterans
1,440
Male Veterans
201
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 644 |
| Vietnam | 432 |
| Second Gulf War | 421 |
| Korea | 83 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 663 |
| 65 to 74 | 348 |
| 35 to 54 | 305 |
| 75+ | 253 |
| 18 to 34 | 72 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,484 | 11.81% |
| Black | 69 | 38.12% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 17.69% |
| Asian | 37 | 1.43% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 7.42% |
| Other Race | 19 | 27.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
60.64%
Born in Silver Spring township
85.81%
Native Born
14.19%
Foreign Born
6.83%
Non Citizen
7.36%
Naturalized
85.81% of Silver Spring township residents were born in the United States, with 60.64% having been born in Pennsylvania. 6.83% 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% |