Silver Creek, NY Demographics

A map of Silver Creek's Population by Race

Silver Creek, New York has an estimated population of 2,604, a less than 1% change from the 2,617 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.0% White, 7.4% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.3% Black, 0.7% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 21.0% in 2020 and 25.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Silver Creek is ranked the 542nd most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 545th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Silver Creek's White Population

2,239 residents of Silver Creek, or 86.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Silver Creek is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Silver Creek ranks 519th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Creek's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Silver Creek's population has decreased from 88.7% to 86.0%.

Silver Creek is less White than neighboring Sunset Bay (90.9% White), Forestville (94.3% White), Farnham (89% White), Lake Erie Beach (93.6% White), and Angola on the Lake (93.4% White).

Silver Creek's Black Population

61 residents of Silver Creek, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Silver Creek is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Silver Creek ranks 816th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Creek's Black population has grown by an estimated 154.2%. Black residents' share of Silver Creek's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.3%.

Silver Creek is more Black than neighboring Forestville (1.2% Black), Farnham (1.8% Black), Lake Erie Beach (0.1% Black), and Angola on the Lake (0.4% Black). Silver Creek is less Black than neighboring Sunset Bay (6.5% 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 lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Silver Creek ranks 981st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 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 0.5% to 0.0%.

Silver Creek is less Asian than neighboring Lake Erie Beach (2.4% Asian).

Silver Creek's Hispanic Population

193 residents of Silver Creek, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Silver Creek is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Silver Creek ranks 668th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Creek's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 59.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Silver Creek's population has increased from 4.6% to 7.4%.

Silver Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Sunset Bay (2.6% Hispanic), Forestville (0.4% Hispanic), Farnham (1.4% Hispanic), Lake Erie Beach (1% Hispanic), and Angola on the Lake (2.9% Hispanic).

Silver Creek's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Silver Creek, or 0.7% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Silver Creek ranks 76th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Creek's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Silver Creek's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.7%.

Silver Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sunset Bay (0% Native American/Other), and Forestville (0% Native American/Other). Silver Creek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Farnham (2.5% Native American/Other), Lake Erie Beach (1% Native American/Other), and Angola on the Lake (1.9% Native American/Other).

Silver Creek's Multiracial Population

94 residents of Silver Creek, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Silver Creek is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Silver Creek ranks 558th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Creek's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Silver Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Silver Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Sunset Bay (0% Multiracial), Lake Erie Beach (1.8% Multiracial), and Angola on the Lake (1.4% Multiracial). Silver Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Forestville (4% Multiracial), and Farnham (5.3% 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.