Silver Lakes, CA Demographics

A map of Silver Lakes's Population by Race

Silver Lakes, California has an estimated population of 6,977, a large increase from the 6,317 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.7% White, 26.9% Hispanic, 17.4% Multiracial, 7.7% Asian, 3.2% Black, and 3.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Silver Lakes, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Silver Lakes has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Silver Lakes, that probability was 61.3% in 2020 and 71.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Silver Lakes is ranked the 582nd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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 Lakes was ranked the 598th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Silver Lakes's White Population

2,909 residents of Silver Lakes, or 41.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Silver Lakes is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Silver Lakes ranks 855th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Lakes's White population has declined by an estimated 16.8%. White residents' share of Silver Lakes's population has decreased from 55.3% to 41.7%.

Silver Lakes is more White than neighboring Adelanto (8.1% White), Victorville (18.3% White), and Mountain View Acres (24.6% White). Silver Lakes is less White than neighboring Apple Valley (43.1% White), and Spring Valley Lake (55.2% White).

Silver Lakes's Black Population

225 residents of Silver Lakes, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Silver Lakes is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Silver Lakes ranks 149th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Lakes's Black population has declined by an estimated 45.3%. Black residents' share of Silver Lakes's population has decreased from 6.5% to 3.2%.

Silver Lakes is less Black than neighboring Adelanto (15.8% Black), Victorville (15% Black), Apple Valley (7.3% Black), Mountain View Acres (12.1% Black), and Spring Valley Lake (4.1% Black).

Silver Lakes's Asian Population

537 residents of Silver Lakes, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Silver Lakes is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Silver Lakes ranks 499th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Lakes's Asian population has grown by an estimated 82.7%. Asian residents' share of Silver Lakes's population has increased from 4.7% to 7.7%.

Silver Lakes is more Asian than neighboring Adelanto (1.5% Asian), Victorville (3.8% Asian), Apple Valley (3.4% Asian), Mountain View Acres (4.1% Asian), and Spring Valley Lake (2.8% Asian).

Silver Lakes's Hispanic Population

1,874 residents of Silver Lakes, or 26.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Silver Lakes is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Silver Lakes ranks 718th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Lakes's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Silver Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 26.9%.

Silver Lakes is less Hispanic than neighboring Adelanto (68.3% Hispanic), Victorville (58.7% Hispanic), Apple Valley (40.2% Hispanic), Mountain View Acres (56.6% Hispanic), and Spring Valley Lake (36.4% Hispanic).

Silver Lakes's Native American/Other Population

215 residents of Silver Lakes, or 3.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Silver Lakes is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Silver Lakes ranks 653rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Lakes's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 133.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Silver Lakes's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.1%.

Silver Lakes is more Native American/Other than neighboring Adelanto (1.7% Native American/Other), Victorville (1.1% Native American/Other), Apple Valley (0.9% Native American/Other), Mountain View Acres (0% Native American/Other), and Spring Valley Lake (0.3% Native American/Other).

Silver Lakes's Multiracial Population

1,217 residents of Silver Lakes, or 17.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Silver Lakes is considerably higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Silver Lakes ranks 662nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Lakes's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 267.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Silver Lakes's population has increased from 5.2% to 17.4%.

Silver Lakes is more Multiracial than neighboring Adelanto (4.5% Multiracial), Victorville (3.2% Multiracial), Apple Valley (5.1% Multiracial), Mountain View Acres (2.6% Multiracial), and Spring Valley Lake (1.2% 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.