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Silverton, CO


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Silverton, Colorado

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.

The People and Families of Silverton

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Silverton Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Silverton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySilverton Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophySilverton College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Silverton Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Silverton Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Silverton, CO

Comparing Silverton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women87
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Senior Citizens14
Female Share of the Population12
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times97
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals52
Affordability of Rents36
Housing Recently Built11
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