Silver City, North Carolina facts for kids
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Silver City, North Carolina
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| Motto(s):
"Balanced for Progress"
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Location of Silver City, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Hoke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.49 sq mi (3.87 km2) |
| • Land | 1.49 sq mi (3.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 643 |
| • Density | 430.39/sq mi (166.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28376
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-61920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402853 |
Silver City is a small community in Hoke County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area used for gathering population information.
In 2020, about 643 people lived in Silver City. This number was 882 in 2010 and 1,146 in 2000.
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Where is Silver City Located?
Silver City is found in the middle of Hoke County. It sits just north of Raeford, which is the main town and county seat of Hoke County.
A major road, U.S. Route 401, goes through Silver City. This road can take you about 21 miles (34 km) east to Fayetteville or the same distance southwest to Laurinburg. The center of Raeford is only about 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Silver City.
Land and Water Around Silver City
The community covers an area of about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
To the northeast, Silver City is bordered by Rockfish Creek. This creek flows into the larger Cape Fear River.
Who Lives in Silver City?
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| 2020 | 643 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,146 people living in Silver City. These people lived in 424 different homes. About 303 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Silver City were African American (94.24%). A smaller number were White (3.40%), Native American (0.70%), or Asian (0.44%). Some people were also from other backgrounds or a mix of backgrounds. About 1.31% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Out of all the homes, about 25.9% had children under 18 years old living there. About 30.0% of homes were married couples living together. In 35.8% of homes, a female head of the house lived without a husband.
The people in Silver City were of different ages. About 27.1% were under 18. About 26.4% were between 25 and 44 years old. And 14.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Silver City was 38 years.
