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Silver City, NC
Census-designated place in Hoke County, North Carolina.
Population
592
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
396
ZIP codes
0
Silver City and its ZIP codes
Silver City at a glance
- Silver City is 80% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $20,893, 71% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,300 (66% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,168 a month.
Local data for Silver City, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Silver City, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$20,893
Poverty rate
37.2%
Median home value
$97,300
Median rent
$1,168/mo
Homeownership
49.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.0%
Median age
58.9
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Peruvian Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hoke County. PPP loans are for Silver City.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,005
9,285 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,122
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$469M
FY 2026, $9,012 per person
How people get to work
Silver City, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone44.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit48.4%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Silver City, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
248
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
103
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Silver City, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.0%
U.S. 33.3% +13.7 pts
Diabetes
24.8%
U.S. 12.1% +12.7 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities near Silver City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RaefordCity | 1.2 mi | 4.3 |
| BowmoreCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.3 |
| DundarrachCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Five PointsCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 8.3 |
| RockfishCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 5 |
| Ashley HeightsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| WagramTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Lumber BridgeTown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| ShannonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| DeercroftCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Red SpringsTown | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| AberdeenTown | 14 mi | 10.8 |
| WakullaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| ParktonTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| RexCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| RennertTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Silver City, NC in?
- Silver City is in Hoke County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Silver City, NC?
- About 592 people live in Silver City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Silver City?
- Nearby places include Raeford (1.2 mi), Bowmore (5.9 mi), Dundarrach (6.5 mi), Five Points (7 mi), Rockfish (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023