Silver City Town, Mississippi
As of the census of 2000, there were 337 people, 124 households, and 76 families residing in the town. The population density was 553.7 people per square mile (213.78/kmē), making it the 165th most densely populated town in Mississippi. There were 133 housing units at an average density of 218 per square mile (84.17/kmē). The average household size was 2.72 people, and the average family size was 3.59 people. In the town the population was distributed as follows: 30.6% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 24% from 25 to 44, 22% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.3 males. The median age was 36.4 years, The median age of males was 28.2 years, for females the median age was 40 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 21.66% White, 78.34% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $22083, it would be the 98th lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The median income for a family in the town was $20000, making its Mississippi's 31st lowest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $15459, it is the 109th highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The median income is $14821, Median income for males is $22375, compared with $11154 for females.
In 2000, 101 pupils and students, of which 69.31% are male and 30.69% are female, 29.97% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.91% nursery or pri school, 1.98% kindergarten, 53.47% elementary school, 27.72% high school and 7.92% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 337 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 333 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 331 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 327 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 316 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 310 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 306 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 300 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 298 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 296 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 298 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 2 | |
| Elementary school | 37 | 17 | 54 |
| High school | 22 | 6 | 28 |
| College or graduate school | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver City town, Mississippi | $22083 | $20000 | $15459 |
| Humphreys County, Mississippi | $20566 | $23719 | $10926 |
| Mississippi, United States | $31330 | $37406 | $15853 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |