Silverton
City in Marion County, Oregon
Silverton is a city in Marion County, Oregon, with 10,484 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 249 ft (76 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mount Angel, 4.6 miles N.
- 10,484residents (2020 Census)
- 249 ftelevation · 76 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.1 km²
- 2,989 / sq mipopulation density
- 97373ZIP code
About Silverton
Silverton is a city in Marion County, Oregon, United States. The city is situated along the 45th parallel about 14 miles (23 km) northeast of Salem, in the eastern margins of the broad alluvial plain of the Willamette Valley. The city is named after Silver Creek, which flows through the town from Silver Falls into the Pudding River, and thence into the Willamette River. The community of Milford was founded in 1846 with a sawmill, store and several other buildings two miles upstream from the present location of Silverton. In about 1853 a second sawmill was built on Silver Creek near where the Silverton city hall now stands. In 1854 the town of Silverton was platted and registered with Marion County. Human habitation of the Silverton area extends back approximately 6,000 years before the present. In historical times, the region was dominated by the Kalapuya and Molala peoples, whose seasonal burns of the area made it plow-ready and attractive to early 19th century Euro-American settlers. Farming was Silverton's first major industry, and has been a dominant land-use activity in and around Silverton since the mid-19th century.
Silverton is part of the Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area, and the population core of the Silver Falls School District. The population was 10,484 at the time of the 2020 census, up from 9,222 in 2010.
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Living in Silverton
- Median household income
- $79,960
- Median home value
- $484,800
- Median rent
- $1,580/mo
- Median age
- 38.5
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Silverton had 10,484 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,484 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,989 per sq mi (1,154 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Silverton at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Marion County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,484 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.51 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0034° N, 122.7809° W |
| ZIP code | 97373 |
| Official website | silverton.or.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4167650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Silverton
- Mount Angel4.6 mi N
- Scotts Mills6.1 mi NE
- Gervais9.2 mi NW
- Brooks9.2 mi W
- Labish Village9.5 mi W
- Hayesville9.6 mi W
- Woodburn10.7 mi N
- Four Corners10.7 mi SW
- Aumsville11.7 mi S
- Keizer11.7 mi W
- Sublimity12.0 mi S
- Hubbard12.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Silverton
What county is Silverton in?
Silverton is in Marion County, Oregon.
What is the population of Silverton, OR?
10,484 people lived in Silverton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Silverton, OR?
The ZIP code of Silverton is 97373.
What is the elevation of Silverton?
249 feet (76 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Silverton?
Mount Angel (4.6 mi), Scotts Mills (6.1 mi), Gervais (9.2 mi), Brooks (9.2 mi), Labish Village (9.5 mi).
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