Silverado, CA Demographics

A map of Silverado's Population by Race

Silverado, California has an estimated population of 972, an increase from the 932 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.0% White, 15.2% Hispanic, 2.6% Asian, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Silverado, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Silverado has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Silverado, that probability was 35.8% in 2020 and 33.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Silverado is ranked the 1072nd 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). Silverado was ranked the 1093rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Silverado's White Population

778 residents of Silverado, or 80.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Silverado is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Silverado ranks 272nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silverado's White population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Silverado's population has increased from 79.0% to 80.0%.

Silverado is more White than neighboring Williams Canyon (52.1% White), Trabuco Canyon (69% White), Lake Forest (44.1% White), and Rancho Santa Margarita (58.5% White). Silverado is less White than neighboring Modjeska (83.5% White).

Silverado's Black Population

0 residents of Silverado, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Silverado is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Silverado ranks 1199th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silverado's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Silverado's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Silverado is less Black than neighboring Trabuco Canyon (1.4% Black), Lake Forest (2.4% Black), and Rancho Santa Margarita (1.5% Black).

Silverado's Asian Population

25 residents of Silverado, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Silverado is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Silverado ranks 735th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silverado's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Asian residents' share of Silverado's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Silverado is more Asian than neighboring Williams Canyon (0% Asian), and Modjeska (0.8% Asian). Silverado is less Asian than neighboring Trabuco Canyon (7.7% Asian), Lake Forest (19.7% Asian), and Rancho Santa Margarita (12.4% Asian).

Silverado's Hispanic Population

148 residents of Silverado, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Silverado is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Silverado ranks 1129th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silverado's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Silverado's population has increased from 12.6% to 15.2%.

Silverado is more Hispanic than neighboring Modjeska (8.8% Hispanic), and Trabuco Canyon (14.2% Hispanic). Silverado is less Hispanic than neighboring Williams Canyon (47.9% Hispanic), Lake Forest (27% Hispanic), and Rancho Santa Margarita (20.3% Hispanic).

Silverado's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Silverado, 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 Silverado is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Silverado ranks 567th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silverado's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Silverado's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Silverado is less Native American/Other than neighboring Modjeska (2.2% Native American/Other), Trabuco Canyon (2% Native American/Other), Lake Forest (1.3% Native American/Other), and Rancho Santa Margarita (0.7% Native American/Other).

Silverado's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Silverado, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Silverado is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Silverado ranks 954th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silverado's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Silverado's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.2%.

Silverado is more Multiracial than neighboring Williams Canyon (0% Multiracial). Silverado is less Multiracial than neighboring Modjeska (4.6% Multiracial), Trabuco Canyon (5.8% Multiracial), Lake Forest (5.5% Multiracial), and Rancho Santa Margarita (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.