Silver Creek, MS Demographics

A map of Silver Creek's Population by Race

Silver Creek, Mississippi has an estimated population of 175, a less than 1% change from the 175 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.3% White, 40.0% Black, 4.6% Multiracial, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Silver Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Silver Creek has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Silver Creek, that probability was 44.4% in 2020 and 54.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Silver Creek is ranked the 365th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Silver Creek was ranked the 373rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Silver Creek's White Population

95 residents of Silver Creek, or 54.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Silver Creek is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Silver Creek ranks 141st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Creek's White population has declined by an estimated 22.8%. White residents' share of Silver Creek's population has decreased from 70.3% to 54.3%.

Silver Creek is more White than neighboring Prentiss (46.9% White), and Georgetown (37.3% White). Silver Creek is less White than neighboring Monticello (63.9% White), New Hebron (60.9% White), and Bassfield (56.1% White).

Silver Creek's Black Population

70 residents of Silver Creek, or 40.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Silver Creek is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Silver Creek ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Creek's Black population has grown by an estimated 62.8%. Black residents' share of Silver Creek's population has increased from 24.6% to 40.0%.

Silver Creek is more Black than neighboring Monticello (31.8% Black), New Hebron (35.6% Black), and Bassfield (29.1% Black). Silver Creek is less Black than neighboring Prentiss (45.1% Black), and Georgetown (62.7% Black).

Silver Creek's Asian Population

0 residents of Silver Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Silver Creek is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Silver Creek ranks 112th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Creek's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Silver Creek's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Silver Creek is less Asian than neighboring Prentiss (0.3% Asian).

Silver Creek's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Silver Creek, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Silver Creek is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Silver Creek ranks 379th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Creek's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Silver Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Silver Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Georgetown (0% Hispanic). Silver Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Monticello (1.1% Hispanic), Prentiss (2.3% Hispanic), New Hebron (1.8% Hispanic), and Bassfield (10.7% Hispanic).

Silver Creek's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Silver Creek, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Silver Creek is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Silver Creek ranks 326th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Creek's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Native American/Other residents' share of Silver Creek's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.6%.

Silver Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Prentiss (0.5% Native American/Other), New Hebron (0% Native American/Other), Bassfield (0% Native American/Other), and Georgetown (0% Native American/Other).

Silver Creek's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Silver Creek, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Silver Creek is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Silver Creek ranks 76th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Creek's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Silver Creek's population has increased from 4.0% to 4.6%.

Silver Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Monticello (2.6% Multiracial), New Hebron (1.8% Multiracial), Bassfield (4.1% Multiracial), and Georgetown (0% Multiracial). Silver Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Prentiss (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.