Silver City, Milwaukee, WI Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Silver City?
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There are 59,400 residents in Silver City, with a median age of 30.7. Of this, 50.76% are males and 49.24% are females. US-born citizens make up 66.09% of the resident pool in Silver City, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.95%. Additionally, 19.96% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 54,109 people in Silver City currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 54,109 people in Silver City currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 59,400 | -2.7% |
| Male Population | 30,152 | -2.8% |
| Female Population | 29,248 | -2.5% |
Male population 50.76%
Female population 49.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 30.7 | 1.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 39,255 | -2.7% |
| Citizen not US Born | 8,286 | -0.1% |
| Not Citizen | 11,859 | -4.2% |
Citizen US Born 66.09%
Citizen not US Born 13.95%
Not Citizen 19.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 473 | 0.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,358 | -16.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 370 | 12.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 658 | -26.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 54,109 | -1.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.8%
Moved from Same County 5.69%
Moved from Same State 0.63%
Moved from Different State 1.12%
Same House as Last Year 91.76%
What are the employment statistics in Silver City?
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White-collar workers make up 58.6% of the working population in Silver City, while blue-collar employees account for 41.4%. There are also 932 entrepreneurs in Silver City (3.55% of the workforce); 21,658 workers employed in private companies (82.57%); and 1,630 people working in governmental institutions (6.21%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 15,372 | 1.3% |
| Blue Collar | 10,858 | -3.4% |
White Collar 58.6%
Blue Collar 41.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 932 | 12.6% |
| Private Companies | 21,658 | -2.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,630 | 9.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,010 | 10.1% |
Self Employees 3.55%
Private Companies 82.57%
Governmental Workers 6.21%
Not for Profit Companies 7.66%
How many households are there in Silver City?
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There are a total of 19,435 households in Silver City, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 67.13% of these Silver City households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.87%. Additionally, 42.86% of households have children and 57.14% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 19,435 | 3.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -5.3% |
| Family Households | 13,047 | -1.8% |
| Non-family Households | 6,388 | 14.5% |
Family Households 67.13%
Non-family Households 32.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 8,330 | -3.5% |
| Households without Children | 11,105 | 8.5% |
Households with Children 42.86%
Households without Children 57.14%
What are the median and average incomes in Silver City?
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The average annual household income in Silver City is $57,262, while the median household income sits at $44,086 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $44,156, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $49,385. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $33,616 and $31,149, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $57,262 | 5.8% |
| Median Household Income | $44,086 | 5.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 13,734 | -6.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 45,019 | -0.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Silver City?
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There are 21,514 housing units in Silver City, and the median year in which these properties were built is 0. Of the 19,435 occupied housing units in Silver City, 45.86% are owner-occupied, while 54.14% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.04% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $117,400. In general, housing costs reach $884 per month in Silver City.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.04% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $117,400. In general, housing costs reach $884 per month in Silver City.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 21,514 | 2.9% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 12,827 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,347 | -4.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,150 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 861 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,075 | 31.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 462 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 348 | -17.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 240 | 80.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 204 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 19,435 | 3.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 8,913 | 3.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 10,522 | 2.4% |
Owner Occupied 45.86%
Renter Occupied 54.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,975 | 0.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,938 | 12.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $117,400 | 5.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $98,500 | 2.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $884 | 3.9% |
With Mortgage 67.04%
Without Mortgage 32.96%
What is the level of education in Silver City?
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Approximately 50.4% of the population in Silver City holds a high school degree (that's 20,674 residents), while 19.63% have attained a college certificate (7,913 locals) and 7.1% have a bachelor's degree (2,911 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 5,842 | -7.3% |
| Some High School | 20,674 | -2.9% |
| Some College | 7,913 | 4.4% |
| Associate Degree | 2,237 | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,911 | 1.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,303 | 12.5% |
No High School 14.24%
Some High School 50.4%
Some College 19.63%
Associate Degree 5.45%
Bachelor's Degree 7.1%
Graduate Degree 3.18%
What is the marital status of Silver City residents?
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A total of 20,850 people in Silver City have never been married (which represents 47.12% of the total population), while 17,339 of them are wedded (39.18%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,185 (2.68%) and 4,555 (10.29%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 20,850 | -1.7% |
| Married | 17,339 | -2.5% |
| Separated | 1,185 | 30.4% |
| Widowed | 1,508 | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 4,555 | 1.6% |
Never Married 47.12%
Married 39.18%
Separated 2.68%
Widowed 3.41%
Divorced 10.29%
What are the most common means of transportation in Silver City?
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The top three means of transportation people in Silver City use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 22,889 residents commute by car, 1,006 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 705 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 22,889 | -2.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,006 | 0.1% |
| Bicycle | 71 | 2.9% |
| Motorcycle | 15 | -74.6% |
| TaxiCab | 59 | 136.0% |
| Walk | 705 | 14.8% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 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.
