Silver City
Town in Grant County, New Mexico
Silver City is a town in Grant County, New Mexico, with 9,704 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,896 ft (1,797 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rosedale, 1.8 miles SE.
- 9,704residents (2020 Census)
- 5,896 ftelevation · 1,797 m
- 10.1 sq miland area · 26.2 km²
- 959 / sq mipopulation density
- 88065ZIP code
About Silver City
Silver City is a town in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat and the home of Western New Mexico University. As of the 2010 census the population was 10,315. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,704.
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Living in Silver City
- Median household income
- $38,711
- Median home value
- $182,100
- Median rent
- $866/mo
- Median age
- 40.8
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Silver City had 9,704 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,704 |
|---|---|
| Density | 959 per sq mi (370 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Silver City at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Grant County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 9,704 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.12 sq mi (26.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,896 ft (1,797 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7786° N, 108.2694° W |
| ZIP code | 88065 |
| Official website | townofsilvercity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3573260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Silver City
- Rosedale1.8 mi SE
- Little Walnut Village3.4 mi N
- Arenas Valley3.9 mi E
- Tyrone5.1 mi S
- Pinos Altos6.7 mi NE
- Santa Clara7.0 mi E
- Bayard8.0 mi E
- North Hurley9.1 mi SE
- Cobre9.2 mi E
- Hurley9.8 mi SE
- Hanover10.7 mi E
- White Signal15.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Silver City
What county is Silver City in?
Silver City is in Grant County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Silver City, NM?
9,704 people lived in Silver City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Silver City, NM?
The ZIP code of Silver City is 88065.
What is the elevation of Silver City?
5,896 feet (1,797 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Silver City?
Rosedale (1.8 mi), Little Walnut Village (3.4 mi), Arenas Valley (3.9 mi), Tyrone (5.1 mi), Pinos Altos (6.7 mi).
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