 |
|
|
|
Quickly Find In The Tabs Below:
|
Silverton, Colorado, in San Juan county, is 169 miles W of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 169 miles SW of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The town has a population of 531.
In Silverton, about 53% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Silverton live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.
Interestingly, Silverton is known for having more men than similar towns.
In 2000, Silverton had a median family income of $39,375. To its credit, the people in Silverton value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the town is the share of people in it who work at home.
Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 68% of housing units in Silverton are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Much of the housing in Silverton has been around for years.
In Silverton, 66% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the town are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Silverton than in most places of its size.
Comparing Silverton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):
Ratings range from 
(lowest) to 
(highest).
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Male Share of the Population | |  |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Senior Citizens | |  |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income |  | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | |  |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | |  |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
|
A few minutes of your time could make $20 for the American Red Cross. |
Are you an official in the Silverton government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.
Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Silverton. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.
Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
