Silver Plume, CO Demographics

A map of Silver Plume's Population by Race

Silver Plume, Colorado has an estimated population of 127, a dramatic decrease from the 207 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.3% White, 11.8% Multiracial, 3.9% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Silver Plume, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Silver Plume has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Silver Plume, that probability was 30.8% in 2020 and 27.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Silver Plume is ranked the 398th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 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 Plume was ranked the 360th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Silver Plume's White Population

107 residents of Silver Plume, or 84.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Silver Plume is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Silver Plume ranks 181st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Plume's White population has declined by an estimated 37.4%. White residents' share of Silver Plume's population has increased from 82.6% to 84.3%.

Silver Plume is more White than neighboring Georgetown (80.6% White), and Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (69.9% White). Silver Plume is less White than neighboring Empire (85.1% White), St. Mary's (100% White), and Montezuma (99.2% White).

Silver Plume's Black Population

0 residents of Silver Plume, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Silver Plume is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Silver Plume ranks 47th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Plume's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Silver Plume's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Silver Plume is less Black than neighboring Empire (0.1% Black).

Silver Plume's Asian Population

5 residents of Silver Plume, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Silver Plume is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Silver Plume ranks 101st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Plume's Asian population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Asian residents' share of Silver Plume's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.9%.

Silver Plume is more Asian than neighboring Georgetown (1.7% Asian), Empire (0.4% Asian), Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (0% Asian), St. Mary's (0% Asian), and Montezuma (0% Asian).

Silver Plume's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Silver Plume, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Silver Plume is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Silver Plume ranks 354th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Plume's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Silver Plume's population has decreased from 7.2% to 0.0%.

Silver Plume is less Hispanic than neighboring Georgetown (9.2% Hispanic), Empire (5.5% Hispanic), Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (27.2% Hispanic), and Montezuma (0.8% Hispanic).

Silver Plume's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Silver Plume, 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 Plume is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Silver Plume ranks 396th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Plume's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Silver Plume's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Silver Plume is less Native American/Other than neighboring Georgetown (7% Native American/Other), Empire (0.1% Native American/Other), and Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (2.9% Native American/Other).

Silver Plume's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Silver Plume, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Silver Plume is higher than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Silver Plume ranks 75th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Plume's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Silver Plume's population has increased from 5.8% to 11.8%.

Silver Plume is more Multiracial than neighboring Georgetown (1.4% Multiracial), Empire (8.6% Multiracial), Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (0% Multiracial), St. Mary's (0% Multiracial), and Montezuma (0% 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.