Population 7,859 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Silverthorne
Household size in Silverthorne
| Period | Silverthorne | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.85 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Silverthorne is a place of small households, averaging 2.36 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.49, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Silverthorne
| Period | Silverthorne | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Silverthorne is 42.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Silverthorne
| Period | Silverthorne | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.3% of households in Silverthorne, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Silverthorne
Renters in Silverthorne
| Period | Silverthorne | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.0% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Silverthorne own their homes; 25.5% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About four in ten owners (39.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.1 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Silverthorne
| Period | Silverthorne | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 44.9% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.6% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Silverthorne: 42.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 3.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Silverthorne
| Period | Silverthorne | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Silverthorne is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Silverthorne
| Period | Silverthorne | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,109 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,328 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,261 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,888 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$779 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Silverthorne costs $1,888 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $779 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 40.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Silverthorne
Bachelor's degrees in Silverthorne
| Period | Silverthorne | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.3% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.3% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.0% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Silverthorne: 50.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 0.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Silverthorne
| Period | Silverthorne | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.9% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.5% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Silverthorne: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Silverthorne
| Period | Silverthorne | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Silverthorne than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Silverthorne compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverthorne | 2.36 | 42.6 | 8.3% | 25.5% | 42.6% | 1990 | $1,888 | 50.0% | 94.6% | 4.0% |
| Dillon | 3.06 | 39.4 | 9.0% | 34.1% | 37.4% | 1984 | $2,478 | 54.5% | 96.8% | 6.3% |
| Frisco | 2.09 | 46.6 | 12.7% | 23.1% | 61.1% | 1988 | $2,341 | 58.9% | 97.5% | 3.1% |
| Keystone | 2.41 | 35.8 | 5.1% | 49.2% | 43.3% | 1989 | $1,564 | 59.2% | 98.5% | 2.9% |
| Breckenridge | 2.70 | 43.0 | 1.8% | 21.8% | 55.6% | 1992 | $2,535 | 55.8% | 94.8% | 4.1% |
| Montezuma | 1.64 | 31.8 | 4.8% | 68.2% | 54.7% | 1988 | $1,052 | 51.5% | 100.0% | 2.9% |
| Vail | 1.88 | 48.5 | 1.0% | 38.7% | 52.5% | 1986 | $1,818 | 68.2% | 98.8% | 7.0% |
| Blue River | 2.91 | 35.9 | 2.8% | 26.5% | 58.7% | 1988 | $2,794 | 49.8% | 95.6% | 2.4% |
| Red Cliff | 2.40 | 41.8 | 5.6% | 24.8% | 21.6% | 1974 | $1,911 | 59.9% | 95.3% | 4.5% |
| West Vail | 2.43 | 38.1 | 2.1% | 41.4% | 54.4% | 1990 | $2,859 | 71.6% | 99.9% | 3.2% |
| Silver Plume | 1.66 | 54.4 | 6.0% | 17.7% | 48.7% | 1938 | $985 | 64.3% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Silverthorne. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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