Town · North Carolina
Siler City, North Carolina
Siler City, town, in Chatham County, North Carolina. Siler City had 8,155 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,702 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,995 (±18). GEOID 3761860.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,155
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,702 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,995 ±18
Median household income
$46,566
±$16,200 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$154,600
±$13,362 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,000
±$213 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Siler City and what county is it in?
Siler City is a town in Chatham County, North Carolina. It covers 6.7 square miles of land, 1,142 residents per square mile in 2020.
Siler City is in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Siler City, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,155 people lived in Siler City on July 1, 2025, up 5.7% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 7,702 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,995 (±18).
| Measure | Siler City | Chatham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,995 ±18 | 80,151 | −83 |
| Households | 3,027 ±331 | 33,004 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.57 ±0.29 | 2.41 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,309 ±318 | 35,914 | no clear change |
Siler City's population since 2000
From 6,966 in 2000 to 8,155 in 2025: up 17.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Siler City as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Siler City?
The median resident of Siler City is 35.6 years old; 26.7% are under 18 and 11.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 53.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 20.8%. 30.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Siler City | Chatham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 ±5.1 | 47.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.7% ±4.0 pts | 19.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.2% ±2.7 pts | 25.2% | – |
| Male | 46.4% ±3.8 pts | 48.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 53.3% ±6.9 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 20.8% ±5.1 pts | 69.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.8% ±5.3 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.6% ±3.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 30.2% ±7.3 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 52.2% ±7.0 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.4% ±1.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 7.8% ±2.6 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 35.9% ±10.6 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 66.9% ±7.9 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.8% ±6.0 pts | 48.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9% ±3.3 pts | 23.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.5% ±6.8 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Siler City earn?
Half of Siler City's 3,027 households earn less than $46,566 a year (±$16,200), against $94,317 in Chatham County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $47,040 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 33.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Siler City | Chatham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,566 ±$16,200 | $94,317 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,284 ±$16,477 | $138,537 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,668 ±$6,646 | $59,363 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 33.9% ±9.7 pts | 11.0% | +12.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 54.1% ±15.2 pts | 17.5% | +25.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.7% ±6.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% ±2.8 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.4% ±5.7 pts | 89.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Siler City?
Owners occupy 56.0% of Siler City's occupied homes and renters 44.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $154,600 by its owner (±$13,362). The median renter pays $1,000 a month including utilities, and 42.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Siler City | Chatham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $154,600 ±$13,362 | $446,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,000 ±$213 | $1,180 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.2% ±15.4 pts | 39.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,273 ±$202 | $2,118 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.0% ±9.2 pts | 80.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.0% ±9.2 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Housing units | 3,309 ±318 | 35,914 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7% ±4.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.2% ±8.8 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.2% ±9.2 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.7% ±3.0 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.6% ±5.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1% ±4.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Siler City building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units in Siler City in 2025 (14 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 6 of 12 months), 1.7 per 1,000 residents against 7.7 across North Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Siler City work and get to work?
79.7% of Siler City's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Siler City | Chatham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.6% ±5.4 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% ±3.0 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.7% ±6.6 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.7% ±6.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 4.1% ±4.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.7% ±2.7 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.0 min ±2.8 | 28.4 min | −6.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Siler City?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Siler City, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $35,725 (Tract 204.02) to $49,755 (Tract 204.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 204.01Chatham County | 6,461 | $49,755 |
| Tract 204.02Chatham County | 4,841 | $35,725 |
| Tract 203Chatham County | 3,148 | $64,221 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Siler City) · Census block assignment files
How does Siler City compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Siler City is the 3,704th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 109th-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Siler City ranks 345th of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 109th | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 141st | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 145th | 443 |
| Median household income | 345th | 434 |
| Per capita income | 363rd | 443 |
| Median home value | 370th | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 202nd | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 23rd | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 340th | 421 |
| Median age | 369th | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 318th | 443 |
| Travel time to work | 332nd | 439 |
Siler City's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare Siler City with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Siler City?
14 of the 57 figures for Siler City on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Siler City are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Siler City.