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.

Silver Lake, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,515

Median Agei

52.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.7%2,206

Hispanic/Latino

5.3%134

Black

3.3%82

Two or More

2.7%69

Asian

1%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.8%15

High School Diploma

14.2%267

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%90

Some College (1+ yr)

7.4%140

Associate's Degree

12%227

Bachelor's Degree

33.9%639

Master's Degree

16.8%317

Professional Degree

5%94

Doctorate

2.9%54

HS or Higher

97.7%

BA or Higher

58.5%

Graduate+

24.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$319,400

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

94.1%952

Renter-Occupied

5.9%60

Total Units

1,051

Homeownership

94.1%

Vacancy Rate

3.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%32

$50K–$100K

0.4%4

$100K–$150K

4.7%45

$150K–$200K

0.4%4

$200K–$300K

34.8%331

$300K–$500K

39.9%380

$500K–$1M

12%114

$1M+

4.4%42

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%12

2010–2019

1%11

2000–2009

1%11

1990–1999

4.4%46

1980–1989

6.4%67

1970–1979

2.7%28

1960–1969

16%168

1950–1959

39.4%414

1940–1949

12.8%135

1939 or earlier

15.1%159

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

97.7%989

Electricity

1.9%19

Fuel Oil

0.4%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$139,934

Mean Household Incomei

$194,596

Per Capita Incomei

$78,063

Poverty Ratei

2.9%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

1,323

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.5%5

$10K–$15K

1.7%17

$15K–$20K

0.8%8

$20K–$25K

0.6%6

$25K–$30K

2.7%27

$30K–$35K

1.7%17

$35K–$40K

3.2%32

$40K–$45K

0.4%4

$45K–$50K

2.3%23

$50K–$60K

3.6%36

$60K–$75K

4.9%50

$75K–$100K

7.6%77

$100K–$125K

10.7%108

$125K–$150K

11.9%120

$150K–$200K

18.3%185

$200K+

29.3%297

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,305

Avg. Commutei

25.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,305

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

161(7.9% of civilian adults)