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Silver City, NM
Town in Grant County, New Mexico.
Population
9,536
Land area
10.1sq mi
People per sq mi
942
ZIP codes
0
Silver City and its ZIP codes
Silver City at a glance
- Silver City is about 54 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 24th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $38,711, 40% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,100 (27% below New Mexico) and median rent is $866 a month.
Local data for Silver City, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Silver City, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,711
Poverty rate
23.7%
Median home value
$182,100
Median rent
$866/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
35.8%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
14.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,837), Irish Americans (1,423), German Americans (920).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Silver City.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,483
9,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,768
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$364M
FY 2026, $12,922 per person
How people get to work
Silver City, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.4%
- Carpooled15.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.7%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 14.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Silver City, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
909
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
42
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 32°F
16.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Silver City, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.5%
U.S. 11.1% +5.4 pts
Cities near Silver City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RosedaleCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.8 |
| Little Walnut VillageCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 5.9 |
| TyroneCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Arenas ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Santa ClaraVillage | 7 mi | 2 |
| Pinos AltosCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.8 |
| BayardCity | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| North HurleyCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.5 |
| HurleyTown | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| CobreCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| HanoverCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| White SignalCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.4 |
| MimbresCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.5 |
| Lake RobertsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Trout ValleyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake Roberts HeightsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Silver City, NM in?
- Silver City is in Grant County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Silver City, NM?
- About 9,536 people live in Silver City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Silver City?
- Nearby places include Rosedale (1.9 mi), Little Walnut Village (4 mi), Tyrone (4.1 mi), Arenas Valley (4.6 mi), Santa Clara (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023