Silverton, OR Demographics

A map of Silverton's Population by Race

Silverton, Oregon has an estimated population of 10,456, a less than 1% change from the 10,484 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.7% White, 13.6% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 2.1% Native American/Other, 1.7% Black, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Silverton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Silverton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Silverton, that probability was 36.1% in 2020 and 37.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Silverton is ranked the 63rd most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 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). Silverton was ranked the 60th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Silverton's White Population

8,128 residents of Silverton, or 77.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Silverton is higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Silverton ranks 290th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silverton's White population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Silverton's population has decreased from 78.6% to 77.7%.

Silverton is more White than neighboring Mount Angel (56.5% White), Gervais (29.7% White), and Woodburn (33.7% White). Silverton is less White than neighboring Scotts Mills (90.2% White), and Sublimity (83.5% White).

Silverton's Black Population

174 residents of Silverton, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Silverton is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Silverton ranks 121st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silverton's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Silverton's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.7%.

Silverton is more Black than neighboring Mount Angel (0% Black), Scotts Mills (0% Black), Gervais (0% Black), Woodburn (0.2% Black), and Sublimity (0% Black).

Silverton's Asian Population

7 residents of Silverton, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Silverton is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Silverton ranks 271st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silverton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 88.7%. Asian residents' share of Silverton's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Silverton is more Asian than neighboring Mount Angel (0% Asian), and Scotts Mills (0% Asian). Silverton is less Asian than neighboring Gervais (0.9% Asian), Woodburn (0.9% Asian), and Sublimity (0.9% Asian).

Silverton's Hispanic Population

1,421 residents of Silverton, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Silverton is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Silverton ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silverton's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Silverton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.6%.

Silverton is more Hispanic than neighboring Scotts Mills (0% Hispanic), and Sublimity (9.7% Hispanic). Silverton is less Hispanic than neighboring Mount Angel (40.4% Hispanic), Gervais (67.3% Hispanic), and Woodburn (61.4% Hispanic).

Silverton's Native American/Other Population

216 residents of Silverton, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Silverton is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Silverton ranks 296th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silverton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 75.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Silverton's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.1%.

Silverton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Angel (0.7% Native American/Other), Scotts Mills (0% Native American/Other), Gervais (0.9% Native American/Other), Woodburn (0.4% Native American/Other), and Sublimity (0.4% Native American/Other).

Silverton's Multiracial Population

510 residents of Silverton, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Silverton is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Silverton ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silverton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Silverton's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.9%.

Silverton is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Angel (2.4% Multiracial), Gervais (1.3% Multiracial), and Woodburn (3.3% Multiracial). Silverton is less Multiracial than neighboring Scotts Mills (9.8% Multiracial), and Sublimity (5.5% 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.