Silver Peak, NV Demographics

A map of Silver Peak's Population by Race

Silver Peak, Nevada has an estimated population of 222, a dramatic increase from the 121 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Silver Peak, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Silver Peak has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nevada overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Silver Peak, that probability was 40.3% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Silver Peak is ranked the 103rd most populous place in Nevada, out of 132 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 Peak was ranked the 115th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Silver Peak's White Population

222 residents of Silver Peak, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Silver Peak is significantly higher than in Nevada overall, where 44.8% of the population is White. Silver Peak ranks 71st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Peak's White population has grown by an estimated 141.3%. White residents' share of Silver Peak's population has increased from 76.0% to 100.0%.

Silver Peak is more White than neighboring Goldfield (31.6% White), Dyer (76.5% White), Tonopah (67% White), Chalfant (68.7% White), and Mina (58.9% White).

Silver Peak's Black Population

0 residents of Silver Peak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Silver Peak is lower than in Nevada overall, where 9% of the population is Black. Silver Peak ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Peak's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Silver Peak's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Silver Peak is less Black than neighboring Goldfield (0.8% Black), and Tonopah (13.2% Black).

Silver Peak's Asian Population

0 residents of Silver Peak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Silver Peak is lower than in Nevada overall, where 8.8% of the population is Asian. Silver Peak ranks 97th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Peak's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Silver Peak's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Silver Peak is less Asian than neighboring Goldfield (3.2% Asian), and Tonopah (2.4% Asian).

Silver Peak's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Silver Peak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Silver Peak is significantly lower than in Nevada overall, where 29.6% of the population is Hispanic. Silver Peak ranks 90th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Peak's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Silver Peak's population has decreased from 7.4% to 0.0%.

Silver Peak is less Hispanic than neighboring Goldfield (45.5% Hispanic), Dyer (17.3% Hispanic), Tonopah (11.1% Hispanic), Chalfant (17.8% Hispanic), and Mina (34.6% Hispanic).

Silver Peak's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Silver Peak, 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 Peak is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Silver Peak ranks 12th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Peak's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Silver Peak's population has decreased from 9.1% to 0.0%.

Silver Peak is less Native American/Other than neighboring Goldfield (14.6% Native American/Other), Dyer (2.2% Native American/Other), and Chalfant (1.4% Native American/Other).

Silver Peak's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Silver Peak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Silver Peak is lower than in Nevada overall, where 6% of the population is Multiracial. Silver Peak ranks 14th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Peak's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Silver Peak's population has decreased from 7.4% to 0.0%.

Silver Peak is less Multiracial than neighboring Goldfield (4.3% Multiracial), Dyer (4% Multiracial), Tonopah (6.2% Multiracial), Chalfant (12% Multiracial), and Mina (6.5% 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.