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Silverton, OR
City in Marion County, Oregon.
Population
10,456
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,981
ZIP codes
0
Silverton and its ZIP codes
Silverton at a glance
- Silverton is about 67 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- It is the 63rd most populous of 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
- Households here earn a median of $79,960 a year, 4% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $484,800 and median rent is $1,580 a month.
Local data for Silverton, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Silverton, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,960
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$484,800
Median rent
$1,580/mo
Homeownership
61.1%
Bachelor's or higher
33.0%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,969), Irish Americans (1,337), Mexican Americans (1,260).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Silverton.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,550
175,778 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,135
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.1B
FY 2026, $8,867 per person
How people get to work
Silverton, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Silverton, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
95
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,169
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 35°F
47.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Silverton, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Silverton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount AngelCity | 4.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Scotts MillsCity | 6.3 mi | 0.4 |
| GervaisCity | 9.2 mi | 0.4 |
| HayesvilleCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 3 |
| BrooksCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Labish VillageCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Four CornersCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| WoodburnCity | 11 mi | 6.2 |
| AumsvilleCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| KeizerCity | 12 mi | 7.2 |
| SublimityCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| HubbardCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| SalemCity | 13 mi | 48.9 |
| TurnerCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| StaytonCity | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| MolallaCity | 14 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Silverton, OR in?
- Silverton is in Marion County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Silverton, OR?
- About 10,456 people live in Silverton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Silverton?
- Nearby places include Mount Angel (4.7 mi), Scotts Mills (6.3 mi), Gervais (9.2 mi), Hayesville (9.3 mi), Brooks (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023