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, TX 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

$200,500

Median Renti

$1,039

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

41.4%1,125

Renter-Occupied

58.6%1,595

Total Units

2,911

Homeownership

41.4%

Vacancy Rate

6.6%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

30.2%340

$150K–$200K

19.5%219

$200K–$300K

44.5%501

$300K–$500K

5.8%65

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

291

$750–$1,000

424

$1,000–$1,250

230

$1,250–$1,500

229

$1,500–$2,000

131

$2,000+

236

Year Built

2020 or later

2.5%74

2010–2019

9.3%271

1990–1999

6.4%185

1980–1989

6.3%184

1970–1979

8.2%239

1960–1969

14.9%433

1950–1959

31.7%923

1940–1949

10%292

1939 or earlier

10.6%310

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.3%1,668

Electricity

32.2%875

Bottled/LP Gas

5.8%158

No Fuel

0.7%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,143

Mean Household Incomei

$78,806

Per Capita Incomei

$44,480

Poverty Ratei

14%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

3,083

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%207

$10K–$15K

7.9%214

$15K–$20K

1.9%51

$20K–$25K

1.3%36

$25K–$30K

1.1%30

$30K–$35K

4.9%134

$35K–$40K

7%191

$40K–$45K

1.8%49

$45K–$50K

8.9%242

$50K–$60K

5.9%160

$60K–$75K

4.7%128

$75K–$100K

15.3%417

$100K–$125K

16.3%443

$125K–$150K

4.4%120

$150K–$200K

4.4%119

$200K+

6.6%179

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

119

Residentsi

142

Avg. Tenant Renti

$410/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing4 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers65 homes80% occupied$378/mo rent

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

202/PRAC49 homes99% occupied$453/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,143/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

83.6%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

15.3%

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

1.1%

Who Receives This Housing

73.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

74.1% of subsidized households are minority

26.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

62.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,902

Avg. Commutei

18.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,005

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

226(5.1% of civilian adults)