Silver Spring, MD Demographics
What is the population of Silver Spring?
There are 81,808 residents in Silver Spring, with a median age of 34.9. Of this, 49% are males and 51% are females. US-born citizens make up 63.69% of the resident pool in Silver Spring, while non-US-born citizens account for 16.77%. Additionally, 19.54% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 66,074 people in Silver Spring currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 81,808 | -0.8% |
| Male Population | 40,084 | 0.0% |
| Female Population | 41,724 | -1.6% |
Male Population 49%
Female Population 51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.9 | 1.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 52,107 | -0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 13,718 | -0.9% |
| Not Citizen | 15,983 | -3.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 63.69%
Citizen not U.S. Born 16.77%
Not Citizen 19.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,355 | -22.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,711 | -8.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,148 | 0.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,493 | -7.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 66,074 | 1.4% |
Moved from Abroad 1.68%
Moved from Same County 7.07%
Moved from Same State 3.9%
Moved from Different State 5.56%
Same House as Last Year 81.79%
What are the employment statistics in Silver Spring?
White-collar workers make up 85.75% of the working population in Silver Spring, while blue-collar employees account for 14.25%. There are also 4,945 entrepreneurs in Silver Spring (10.17% of the workforce); 25,805 workers employed in private companies (53.07%); and 9,680 people working in governmental institutions (19.91%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 41,692 | 0.5% |
| Blue Collar | 6,931 | 6.2% |
White Collar 85.75%
Blue Collar 14.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,945 | 2.8% |
| Private Companies | 25,805 | 1.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 9,680 | -0.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 8,193 | 1.3% |
Self Employees 10.17%
Private Companies 53.07%
Governmental Workers 19.91%
Not for Profit Companies 16.85%
How many households are there in Silver Spring?
There are a total of 33,884 households in Silver Spring, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 54.31% of these Silver Spring households, while non-family units account for the remaining 45.69%. Additionally, 29.11% of households have children and 70.89% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 33,884 | 1.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 18,403 | -0.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 15,481 | 4.0% |
Family Households 54.31%
Non-Family Households 45.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 9,862 | -0.7% |
| Households without Children | 24,022 | 2.8% |
Households with Children 29.11%
Households without Children 70.89%
What are the median and average incomes in Silver Spring?
The average annual household income in Silver Spring is $128,592, while the median household income sits at $95,213 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $91,094, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $121,757. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $60,453 and $86,200, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $128,592 | 7.2% |
| Median Household Income | $95,213 | 3.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 71,981 | -0.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Silver Spring?
There are 35,463 housing units in Silver Spring, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1965. Of the 33,884 occupied housing units in Silver Spring, 37.74% are owner-occupied, while 62.26% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 76.26% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $617,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,934 per month in Silver Spring.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 35,463 | 1.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1965 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,957 | -9.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4,203 | -11.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,867 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8,123 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,418 | -7.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,047 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,277 | -0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,481 | 4.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,991 | 9.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 99 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 33,884 | 1.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 12,787 | 1.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $21,097 | 2.1% |
Owner Occupied 37.74%
Renter Occupied 62.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 9,752 | 0.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,035 | 4.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $617,000 | 12.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $571,400 | 15.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,934 | 5.3% |
With Mortgage 76.26%
Without Mortgage 23.74%
What is the level of education in Silver Spring?
Approximately 19.2% of the population in Silver Spring holds a high school degree (that's 12,148 residents), while 11.43% have attained a college certificate (8,323 locals) and 26.34% have a bachelor's degree (16,664 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,806 | 3.2% |
| Some High School | 12,148 | -4.6% |
| Some College | 8,323 | 1.7% |
| Associate Degree | 2,976 | 5.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16,664 | 0.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 19,449 | 2.1% |
No High School 7.6%
Some High School 19.2%
Some College 11.43%
Associate Degree 4.7%
Bachelor's Degree 26.34%
Graduate Degree 30.74%
What is the marital status of Silver Spring residents?
A total of 27,791 people in Silver Spring have never been married (which represents 42.3% of the total population), while 30,117 of them are wedded (45.84%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,165 (1.77%) and 5,749 (8.75%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 27,791 | 1.5% |
| Married | 30,117 | -1.6% |
| Separated | 1,165 | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 2,042 | -8.6% |
| Divorced | 5,749 | 5,749.0% |
Never Married 42.3%
Married 45.84%
Separated 1.77%
Widowed 3.11%
Divorced 8.75%
What are the most common means of transportation in Silver Spring?
The top three means of transportation people in Silver Spring use to get to work are: car, subway or elevated and bus or trolley bus. A total of 26,466 residents commute by car, 4,916 prefer going to work by subway or elevated and 3,492 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 26,466 | -0.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3,492 | -13.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 4,916 | N/A |
| Railroad | 189 | 186.4% |
| Bicycle | 482 | 7.1% |
| Motorcycle | 8 | 33.3% |
| TaxiCab | 370 | 35.0% |
| Walk | 1,295 | -2.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Silver Spring by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20901 | 37,207 | 13,363 | $123,031.00 | $154,218.00 |
| 20902 | 53,308 | 17,761 | $105,677.00 | $138,108.00 |
| 20903 | 25,324 | 7,056 | $78,649.00 | $99,508.00 |
| 20904 | 56,532 | 21,207 | $90,926.00 | $121,787.00 |
| 20905 | 17,451 | 5,438 | $142,929.00 | $169,885.00 |
| 20906 | 71,560 | 25,798 | $91,563.00 | $118,029.00 |
| 20910 | 45,072 | 21,809 | $103,813.00 | $134,669.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.