Town · New Mexico
Silver City, New Mexico
Silver City, town, in Grant County, New Mexico. Silver City had 9,284 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,704 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,536 (±32). GEOID 3573260.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,284
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,704 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,536 ±32
Median household income
$38,711
±$7,855 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $64,059
Median home value
$182,100
±$30,062 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $248,100
Median gross rent
$866
±$24 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $1,067
Where is Silver City and what county is it in?
Silver City is a town in Grant County, New Mexico. It covers 10.1 square miles of land, 959 residents per square mile in 2020.
Silver City is in the Silver City, NM micropolitan statistical area (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 Silver City, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,284 people lived in Silver City on July 1, 2025, down 4.4% since 2020, while New Mexico grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 9,704 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,536 (±32).
| Measure | Silver City | Grant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,536 ±32 | 27,775 | −91 |
| Households | 3,878 ±312 | 11,295 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37 ±0.19 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,980 ±304 | 14,755 | no clear change |
Silver City's population since 2000
From 10,545 in 2000 to 9,284 in 2025: down 12.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Silver 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 Silver City?
The median resident of Silver City is 40.8 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 25.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 48.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 43.1%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Silver City | Grant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 ±4.1 | 49.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% ±3.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.9% ±3.8 pts | 30.3% | – |
| Male | 47.1% ±3.1 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 48.8% ±4.3 pts | 47.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 43.1% ±4.1 pts | 47.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±1.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6% ±2.5 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.3% ±3.5 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.2% ±2.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| With a disability | 21.0% ±4.4 pts | 22.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7% ±2.4 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.2% ±2.1 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.8% ±5.4 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.3% ±3.6 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.7% ±4.4 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5% ±1.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Silver City earn?
Half of Silver City's 3,878 households earn less than $38,711 a year (±$7,855), against $44,958 in Grant County and $64,059 in New Mexico. In 2015-2019 it was $38,915 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Silver City | Grant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,711 ±$7,855 | $44,958 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $61,869 ±$7,720 | $69,954 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,322 ±$3,576 | $31,209 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.7% ±6.7 pts | 19.5% | −10.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.3% ±13.9 pts | 27.3% | −25.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.6% ±5.2 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% ±3.2 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.0% ±4.5 pts | 86.8% | – |
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 Silver City?
Owners occupy 60.5% of Silver City's occupied homes and renters 39.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $182,100 by its owner (±$30,062). The median renter pays $866 a month including utilities, and 37.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Silver City | Grant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $182,100 ±$30,062 | $175,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $866 ±$24 | $825 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.9% ±11.7 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,112 ±$79 | $1,243 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.5% ±6.2 pts | 75.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.5% ±6.2 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Housing units | 4,980 ±304 | 14,755 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.9% ±4.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2% ±3.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.2% ±5.4 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.1% ±3.2 pts | 25.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.6% ±2.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.9% ±3.3 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% ±2.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
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 Silver City building?
Silver City last reported building permits to the Census Bureau for 2023.
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 Silver City work and get to work?
62.4% of Silver City's workers drive alone and 13.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 14.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 13.1%.
| Measure | Silver City | Grant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.9% ±6.1 pts | 45.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 13.1% ±6.0 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 62.4% ±9.4 pts | 72.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.2% ±6.6 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 8.7% ±4.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.2% ±5.2 pts | 12.1% | +9.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.7 min ±3.4 | 17.9 min | no clear change |
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 Silver City?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Silver City, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $28,500 (Tract 9644.01) to $48,642 (Tract 9644.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9643Grant County | 5,549 | $41,782 |
| Tract 9644.02Grant County | 3,381 | $48,642 |
| Tract 9644.01Grant County | 1,656 | $28,500 |
| Tract 9647.01Grant County | 2,814 | $103,447 |
| Tract 9647.02Grant County | 2,753 | $43,199 |
| Tract 9648Grant County | 1,444 | $37,500 |
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 Silver City) · Census block assignment files
How does Silver City compare with other places in New Mexico?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Silver City is the 3,381st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 20th-most populous of 105 in New Mexico.
Silver City ranks 123rd of 143 places in New Mexico with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 20th | 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 56th | 61 |
| Residents per square mile | 41st | 155 |
| Median household income | 123rd | 143 |
| Per capita income | 88th | 154 |
| Median home value | 74th | 138 |
| Median gross rent | 71st | 114 |
| Poverty rate | 49th | 109 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32nd | 128 |
| Median age | 73rd | 154 |
| Owner-occupied share | 133rd | 150 |
| Work from home | 41st | 78 |
| Travel time to work | 133rd | 150 |
Silver City's figures with every place in New Mexico (CSV)
Every place in New Mexico, sortable · Compare Silver 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 Silver City?
9 of the 57 figures for Silver 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 Silver 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 Silver City.