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Population in July 2008: 628. Population change since 2000: -18.5%
 

Males: 291  (46.4%)
Females: 337  (53.6%)

Median resident age:  38.4 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 79257.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,683 (it was $27,014 in 2000)
Silverton:  $37,683
Texas:  $47,548

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $18,091
Silverton:  $18,091
Texas:  $23,938

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $44,627 (it was $24,300 in 2000)
Silverton:  $44,627
Texas:  $120,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $52,117; Detached houses: $52,354; Townhouses or other attached units: $43,420; Mobile homes: $5,000

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Races in Silverton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (70.0%)
  • Hispanic (28.1%)
  • Other race (15.7%)
  • Two or more races (3.5%)
  • American Indian (1.0%)
  • Black (0.5%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Silverton: 70.6 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (24.1%), Irish (5.7%), German (4.9%), English (4.5%), Scottish (2.3%), Scotch-Irish (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 3278 feet

Land area: 1.01 square miles.

Population density: 624 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Silverton

  • High school or higher: 69.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Silverton city

  • Never married: 22.0%
  • Now married: 61.3%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 11.3%
  • Divorced: 2.9%

51 residents are foreign born (6.6% Latin America).

This city:  6.6%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Silverton, Texas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Silverton to the number of sex offenders is 628 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Silverton:  2.1% ($521)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Amarillo, TX (59.0 miles , pop. 173,627).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (224.8 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (284.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Quitaque, TX (4.0 miles ), Turkey, TX (4.9 miles ), Lockney, TX (5.0 miles ), Kress, TX (5.1 miles ), Tulia, TX (5.2 miles ), Seth Ward, TX (5.4 miles ), Plainview, TX (5.5 miles ), Floydada, TX (5.8 miles ).

Latitude: 34.47 N, Longitude: 101.30 W

Area code: 806

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Population change in the 1990s: -7 (-0.9%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (28%)
  • Public administration (12%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (4%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Public administration (22%)
  • Educational services (19%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Utilities (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (16%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Religious workers (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (13%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (4%)



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Silverton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 150% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1957, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 0.3 miles away from the Silverton city center killed 21 people and injured 80 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/18/1970, a category 4 tornado 17.8 miles away from the city center killed 16 people and injured 42 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Silverton-area historical earthquake activity is above Texas state average. It is 90% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/17/2000 at 01:08:05, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 69.8 miles away from Silverton center
On 12/16/2000 at 22:08:54, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 70.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/14/2008 at 03:07:28, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 95.6 miles away from the city center
On 2/18/2006 at 05:49:41, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 87.5 miles away from Silverton center
On 9/24/2003 at 15:02:09, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 61.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/7/2000 at 17:19:08, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 69.9 miles away from Silverton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Silverton:
  • SWISHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 25 miles; TULIA, TX)
  • W J MANGOLD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 26 miles; LOCKNEY, TX)
  • COVENANT HOSPITAL PLAINVIEW (about 41 miles; PLAINVIEW, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Silverton, TX

Airports located in Silverton:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Silverton:
  • WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 41 miles; PLAINVIEW, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,578)
  • WEST TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY (about 48 miles; CANYON, TX; FT enrollment: 5,476)
  • AMARILLO COLLEGE (about 59 miles; AMARILLO, TX; FT enrollment: 4,876)
  • TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 67 miles; LUBBOCK, TX; FT enrollment: 22,439)
  • SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE (about 88 miles; LEVELLAND, TX; FT enrollment: 3,851)
  • EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 119 miles; PORTALES, NM; FT enrollment: 2,955)
  • MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 164 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; FT enrollment: 4,619)
Public high school in Silverton:
  • SILVERTON SCHOOL (Students: 223; Location: 700 LORETTA ST; Grades: PK-12; Our rating: 73)
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Library in Silverton:
  • SILVERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $7,287; Location: 415 MAIN ST; 7,502 books; 35 audio materials; 32 video materials; 3 serial subscriptions)

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Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  71.9%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.3%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  17.6%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  5.6%
Whole state:  6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Silverton, TX



Silverton compared to Texas state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Silverton (2009 data):
  • City Bank: Silverton Branch at 500 Main Street, branch established on 2000-12-15. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $1,863.7 mil, Deposits: $1,505.7 mil, headquarters in Lubbock, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 30 total offices, Holding Company: South Plains Financial, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan



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2004 Presidential Election results in Briscoe County Texas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (88%)
  • Electricity (11%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)
  • Wood (1%)


Religion statistics for Silverton

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristOther religions
Adherents58.2%14.7%14.5%11.1%1.5%
Congregations27.3%18.2%18.2%27.3%9.1%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$2,975$35,7001$510
Solid Waste Management 1$2,040$24,4800$0
Water Supply 1$1,870$22,4400$0
Totals for Government 3$6,885$27,5401$510



Silverton government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $72,000
    Sewerage: $19,000
  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $163,000
    Water Utilities: $110,000
    General - Other: $81,000
    Solid Waste Management: $54,000
    Fire Protection: $18,000
    Sewerage: $6,000
    Libraries: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $5,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $90,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $66,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $24,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $36,000
    Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $60,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $138,000
  • Tax - Property: $63,000
    Total General Sales: $22,000
    Public Utilities: $19,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $75,000

4.66% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,080 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.66%
Texas average:  8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


6.57% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,806 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.57%
Texas average:  7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Strongest AM radio stations in Silverton:
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KVOP (1090 AM; 5 kW; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KIXZ (940 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTNZ (1010 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KPUR (1440 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KJTV (950 AM; 5 kW; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • KCLR (1530 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RALLS, TX; Owner: PAULINO BERNAL)
  • KTUE (1260 AM; 1 kW; TULIA, TX; Owner: DOVE MEDIA, INC.)
  • KFYO (790 AM; 5 kW; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Silverton:
  • KBTE (104.9 FM; TULIA, TX; Owner: DOVE MEDIA, INC.)
  • KHDY (97.3 FM; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • KKYN-FM (106.9 FM; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Silverton:
  • KLBK-TV (Channel 13; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: QUORUM OF TEXAS LICENSE, LLC)
  • K41CA (Channel 41; KRESS, TX; Owner: PANHANDLE TELECASTING CO.)
  • K25CP (Channel 25; KRESS, TX; Owner: QUORUM OF AMARILLO LICENSE, LLC)
  • K36CC (Channel 36; KRESS/PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: KVII OPERATING, L.P.)
  • K54AW (Channel 54; TURKEY, ETC., TX; Owner: ARNOLD CRUZE TR/AS VALLEY TV)
  • K56DM (Channel 56; TURKEY, ETC., TX; Owner: ARNOLD CRUZE TR/AS VALLEY TV)
  • K35EM (Channel 35; QUITAQUE, TX; Owner: AMARILLO JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • K58DF (Channel 58; TURKEY, ETC., TX; Owner: ARNOLD CRUZE TR/AS VALLEY TV)
  • K60BW (Channel 60; TURKEY, ETC., TX; Owner: ARNOLD CRUZE TR/AS VALLEY TV)


Silverton fatal accident list:
Sep 23, 1979 09:20 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Silverton)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Briscoe County Courthouse, Call Sign: KNDQ313, Licensee ID: L00136304
    Assigned Frequencies : 37.1800 MHz, 155.730 MHz, 155.370 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/12/2003, Expiration Date: 04/25/2013
    Registrant: County Of Briscoe, Silverton, TX 79257

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • SILVERTON, 3.0 Miles N Of Sr-86, 4.1 Miles Ne Of Sr-207, Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: WPNC523
    2165.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6063.80 MHz... (+3 more)
    Grant Date: 02/27/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
  • SILVERTON, 0.5 Mile North Of, Overall height: 92.4 m, Call Sign: KLH35
    Assigned Frequencies : 6182.40 MHz, 6241.70 MHz, 6301.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/13/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancelation Date: 02/29/2008, Certifier: Belinda J Murphy
    Registrant: Wiley Rein LLP, 1776 K Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 719-7000, Fax: (202) 719-7049, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: K5YWJ, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 05/24/1994, Expiration Date: 05/24/2004, Cancelation Date: 12/15/2003
    Registrant: Perry W Thomas, 406 Loretta St, Silverton, TX 79257
  • Call Sign: N5IKT, Previous Call Sign: KA5VVZ, Licensee ID: L00152739
    Grant Date: 03/16/2004, Expiration Date: 05/17/2014, Certifier: Juannah S Brice
    Registrant: Juannah S Brice, 1100 Stalbird, Silverton, TX 79256
  • Call Sign: WA5AYF, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 04/30/1998, Expiration Date: 04/30/2008
    Registrant: Charles N Whitfill, Box 187, Silverton, TX 79257


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: DAVIS C D/DAVIS M L PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 101XW , Serial Number: DAV 1
    Registrant (Partnership): Carol D Davis, Po Box 547, Silverton, TX 79257, Other Owners: Max L Davis
  • Aircraft: AERO COMMANDER 100 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5546M , Serial Number: 268, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 08/23/1968
    Registrant (Individual): Ernest C Bramlett, 117 W Lobo Dr, Silverton, TX 79257
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/26/1999


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 32
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

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