Silver Lake, FL Demographics

A map of Silver Lake's Population by Race

Silver Lake, Florida has an estimated population of 2,350, a large increase from the 2,101 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.1% White, 14.1% Hispanic, 4.3% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Silver Lake, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Silver Lake has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Silver Lake, that probability was 40.4% in 2020 and 41.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Silver Lake is ranked the 652nd most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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 Lake was ranked the 667th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Silver Lake's White Population

1,765 residents of Silver Lake, or 75.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Silver Lake is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Silver Lake ranks 383rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Lake's White population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. White residents' share of Silver Lake's population has decreased from 76.1% to 75.1%.

Silver Lake is more White than neighboring Lisbon (0% White), Tavares (68.3% White), and Leesburg (47.5% White). Silver Lake is less White than neighboring Yalaha (77.1% White), and Fruitland Park (77% White).

Silver Lake's Black Population

101 residents of Silver Lake, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Silver Lake is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Silver Lake ranks 360th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Lake's Black population has declined by an estimated 48.7%. Black residents' share of Silver Lake's population has decreased from 9.4% to 4.3%.

Silver Lake is more Black than neighboring Lisbon (0% Black). Silver Lake is less Black than neighboring Tavares (8.2% Black), Yalaha (9.7% Black), Fruitland Park (12.3% Black), and Leesburg (25.8% Black).

Silver Lake's Asian Population

65 residents of Silver Lake, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Silver Lake is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Silver Lake ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Lake's Asian population has grown by an estimated 51.2%. Asian residents' share of Silver Lake's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.8%.

Silver Lake is more Asian than neighboring Lisbon (0% Asian), Tavares (2.4% Asian), Yalaha (0% Asian), Fruitland Park (1.3% Asian), and Leesburg (1% Asian).

Silver Lake's Hispanic Population

331 residents of Silver Lake, or 14.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Silver Lake is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Silver Lake ranks 621st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Lake's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Silver Lake's population has increased from 7.9% to 14.1%.

Silver Lake is more Hispanic than neighboring Yalaha (8.3% Hispanic), and Fruitland Park (1.2% Hispanic). Silver Lake is less Hispanic than neighboring Lisbon (100% Hispanic), Tavares (16.2% Hispanic), and Leesburg (21.2% Hispanic).

Silver Lake's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Silver Lake, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Silver Lake is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Silver Lake ranks 666th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Lake's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Silver Lake's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Silver Lake is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tavares (0.3% Native American/Other), Yalaha (4.6% Native American/Other), and Leesburg (2% Native American/Other).

Silver Lake's Multiracial Population

88 residents of Silver Lake, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Silver Lake is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Silver Lake ranks 346th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Lake's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Silver Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Silver Lake is more Multiracial than neighboring Lisbon (0% Multiracial), Yalaha (0.3% Multiracial), and Leesburg (2.6% Multiracial). Silver Lake is less Multiracial than neighboring Tavares (4.6% Multiracial), and Fruitland Park (8.2% 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.