Census ACS · #849 μSA
Silver City Metro Area
The Silver City, Nm Micropolitan Statistical Area has 27,856 residents. The median household income is $45,921 and the median home value is $164,400.
27,856
Population
7
People / sq mi
$45,921
Median Income
$164,400
Median Home Value
The Silver City CBSA covers 3,961 sq mi of land at 7.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6% |
Economy & Income
$45,921
Median Household Income
$30,395
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$164,400
Median Home Value
$810
Median Rent
73.2%
Homeownership
Education
89.7%
High School+
28.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
13.0%
Work From Home
18.6 min
Avg Commute
44.2%
Foreign Born
Silver City spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Silver City, Nm Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 27,856 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #849 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Silver City metro area is $45,921, with a per capita income of $30,395.
The Silver City, Nm CBSA spans the state of New Mexico.
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Data for the Silver City, Nm CBSA (43500) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Silver City stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 7 people per square mile. With 27,856 residents, Silver City is a metro area in NM.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $45,921, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 10.5%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $164,400, with typical rent around $810.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 28.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.