Siler City, NC

Siler City, North Carolina

Siler City, North Carolina, in Chatham county, is 30 miles SE of Greensboro, North Carolina (center to center) and 46 miles W of Raleigh, North Carolina. Part of the surrounding Raleigh - Durham - Chapel Hill metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Siler City is home to some 6,966 residents.

The People and Families of Siler City

In Siler City, about 41% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Siler City tends toward large families and full houses.

Approximately 49% of Siler City is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Siler City is very American.

The people of the town are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Siler City had a median family income of $36,034.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($15,475) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Siler City. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Siler City Housing

According to the 2000 census, 58% of the housing in Siler City was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Siler City, 93% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the town it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

Siler City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Siler City, NC

Comparing Siler City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Siler City Almanac

Siler City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Siler City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Siler City residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Siler City, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Siler City High Schools (2004)

JORDAN MATTHEWS HIGH
910 EAST CARDINAL STREET
919-742-2916
Serves 675 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

SAGE ACADEMY
439 MARTIN L KING JR BLVD
919-663-5899
A Non-traditional School
Serves 65 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13

Siler City Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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