Silverdale, PA Demographics

A map of Silverdale's Population by Race

Silverdale, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,288, a dramatic increase from the 805 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.7% White, 3.7% Black, 3.3% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Silverdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Silverdale has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Silverdale, that probability was 14.4% in 2020 and 17.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Silverdale is ranked the 865th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Silverdale was ranked the 1091st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Silverdale's White Population

1,168 residents of Silverdale, or 90.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Silverdale is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Silverdale ranks 805th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silverdale's White population has grown by an estimated 57.0%. White residents' share of Silverdale's population has decreased from 92.4% to 90.7%.

Silverdale is more White than neighboring Perkasie (89.5% White), Sellersville (82.1% White), Telford (82.5% White), Souderton (74.1% White), and Dublin (80.5% White).

Silverdale's Black Population

48 residents of Silverdale, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Silverdale is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Silverdale ranks 959th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silverdale's Black population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Black residents' share of Silverdale's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.7%.

Silverdale is more Black than neighboring Perkasie (2.5% Black), Telford (0.8% Black), Souderton (1.6% Black), and Dublin (0.2% Black). Silverdale is less Black than neighboring Sellersville (6.8% Black).

Silverdale's Asian Population

3 residents of Silverdale, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Silverdale is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Silverdale ranks 938th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silverdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Asian residents' share of Silverdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Silverdale is more Asian than neighboring Perkasie (0.1% Asian). Silverdale is less Asian than neighboring Sellersville (0.3% Asian), Telford (0.7% Asian), Souderton (4.6% Asian), and Dublin (0.5% Asian).

Silverdale's Hispanic Population

42 residents of Silverdale, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Silverdale is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Silverdale ranks 643rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silverdale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Silverdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Silverdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Perkasie (4.8% Hispanic), Sellersville (5.9% Hispanic), Telford (15.2% Hispanic), Souderton (16.3% Hispanic), and Dublin (11.5% Hispanic).

Silverdale's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Silverdale, 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 Silverdale is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Silverdale ranks 1395th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silverdale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Silverdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Silverdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Perkasie (0.2% Native American/Other), Sellersville (1.1% Native American/Other), Telford (0.1% Native American/Other), and Dublin (0.8% Native American/Other).

Silverdale's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Silverdale, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Silverdale is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Silverdale ranks 1451st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silverdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 42.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Silverdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Silverdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Telford (0.6% Multiracial). Silverdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Perkasie (3% Multiracial), Sellersville (3.8% Multiracial), Souderton (3.4% Multiracial), and Dublin (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.