Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Silverton, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,860

Median Agei

37.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51%2,479

Black

33.7%1,637

Two or More

6.9%333

Asian

4.3%209

Hispanic/Latino

3%147

Other

1.1%55

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%142

High School Diploma

23%931

Some College (<1 yr)

8%325

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%475

Associate's Degree

9.8%399

Bachelor's Degree

23.6%955

Master's Degree

14.6%593

Professional Degree

0.6%25

Doctorate

0.3%14

HS or Higher

95.2%

BA or Higher

39.1%

Graduate+

15.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$77,900

Median Renti

$541

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.2%168

Renter-Occupied

16.8%34

Total Units

294

Homeownership

83.2%

Vacancy Rate

31.3%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2000–2009

2.4%7

1980–1989

9.9%29

1970–1979

18.4%54

1960–1969

14.6%43

1950–1959

36.1%106

1940–1949

7.8%23

1939 or earlier

10.9%32

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55.9%113

Electricity

42.6%86

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,963

Mean Household Incomei

$72,827

Per Capita Incomei

$48,821

Poverty Ratei

13.3%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

244

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9318.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

238

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

32(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

76.9%Insured

23.1%Uninsured