Silver City, NM
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
9,530
Unemployment
10.9%
Poverty
35.7%
Median Home
$139,600
Median Income
$30,821
Median Rent
$709
Silver City SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
6
Affordability
4
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
10
Silver City, NM Cost Of Living
84
Silver City's Overall Cost Of Living
Silver City's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Silver City | New Mexico | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 92 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 73 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 88 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 84 | 91 | 100 | |
Silver City, NM Photos
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Rankings for Silver City in New Mexico
Map Of Silver City, NM
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Population over time in Silver City
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,530 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 9,783 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 9,882 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 10,103 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 10,184 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 10,245 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 10,298 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 10,331 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 10,337 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 10,343 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Silver City
| Race | Silver City | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.4% | 36.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.3% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 8.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 50.4% | 49.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Silver City
| Gender | Silver City | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Silver City for adults over 25
| Education | Silver City | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Silver City, New Mexico
| Income | Silver City | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 15.4% | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.0% | 5.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.5% | 11.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 17.7% | 10.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.6% | 17.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.1% | 12.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.2% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.0% | 4.1% | 8.3% |
