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Silt, CO
Town in Garfield County, Colorado.
Population
3,642
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,165
ZIP codes
0
Silt and its ZIP codes
Silt at a glance
- Silt is about 38 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $93,690, close to the Colorado median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $446,900 (17% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,859 a month.
Local data for Silt, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Silt, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,690
Poverty rate
2.6%
Median home value
$446,900
Median rent
$1,859/mo
Homeownership
73.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
35.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (929), German Americans (659), Irish Americans (269).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Garfield County. PPP loans are for Silt.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,435
27,898 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,757
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$359M
FY 2026, $5,814 per person
How people get to work
Silt, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled17.9%
- Public transit3.6%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 35.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Silt, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
5,115
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
103
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 10°F
12.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Silt, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.2%
U.S. 33.3% -8.1 pts
Diabetes
8.1%
U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
15.8%
U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts
Cities near Silt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New CastleTown | 6.8 mi | 2.5 |
| RifleCity | 6.9 mi | 7 |
| ChacraCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Glenwood SpringsCity | 17 mi | 5.8 |
| No NameCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Battlement MesaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 11.2 |
| CarbonateTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| Cattle CreekCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| ParachuteTown | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| CarbondaleTown | 26 mi | 2.1 |
| CollbranTown | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| MulfordCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Silt, CO in?
- Silt is in Garfield County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Silt, CO?
- About 3,642 people live in Silt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Silt?
- Nearby places include New Castle (6.8 mi), Rifle (6.9 mi), Chacra (11 mi), Glenwood Springs (17 mi), No Name (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023