Silver Spring, MD Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Silver Spring | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 81,029 | 6,103,597 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 10241.0 | 492.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.79% | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.4 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 34,106 | 2,338,890 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Silver Spring grew by 19.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 81,920 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Silver Spring has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Silver Spring | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $99,663 | $101,971 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.53% | 4.27% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Silver Spring is about 2% lower than in Maryland.
Housing
| Metric | Silver Spring | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $137,500 | $285,029 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,900 | $1,661 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 38.2% | 67.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Silver Spring is about 6.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,900 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Silver Spring spend about 64 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 266 hours, about 11.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Silver Spring | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 32.0 | 28.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 63.9 | 57.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 266 | 240 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,255 | $7,433 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 23.9% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 35,332 | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,117 | 2,353 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Silver Spring is 32 minutes, longer than the 29 minutes in Maryland.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Silver Spring has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Silver Spring | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.3% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | 2.58 | 2.54 |
Health
Silver Spring has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Silver Spring | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.8 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.2% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Silver Spring, Maryland.
What is the population of Silver Spring, Maryland?
The population of Silver Spring, Maryland is 81,029, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Silver Spring, Maryland?
The population density of Silver Spring, Maryland is 10241.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Silver Spring, Maryland?
The median household income in Silver Spring, Maryland is $99,663, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Silver Spring, Maryland?
The median home price in Silver Spring, Maryland is $137,500, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Silver Spring, Maryland?
The unemployment rate in Silver Spring, Maryland is 4.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.