Silver Springs, FL Demographics

A map of Silver Springs's Population by Race

Silver Springs, Florida had a population of 2,844 in 2020. It was 59.1% White, 22.0% Black, 0.6% Asian, 12.7% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Silver Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Silver Springs is the 600th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Silver Springs's White Population

1,681 residents of Silver Springs identify as White, or 59.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Silver Springs slightly larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Silver Springs is ranked #590 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Silver Springs is more White than neighboring Ocala (55.8% White), Silver Springs Shores (46.9% White), and Reddick (42.5% White). Silver Springs is less White than neighboring Belleview (69.2% White), and Ocklawaha (80.5% White).

Silver Springs's Black Population

627 residents of Silver Springs identify as Black, or 22.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Silver Springs slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Silver Springs is ranked #177 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Silver Springs is more Black than neighboring Ocala (18.7% Black), Belleview (5.8% Black), and Ocklawaha (6.2% Black). Silver Springs is less Black than neighboring Silver Springs Shores (22.1% Black), and Reddick (43.2% Black).

Silver Springs's Asian Population

18 residents of Silver Springs identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Silver Springs roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Silver Springs is ranked #710 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Silver Springs is less Asian than neighboring Ocala (3.8% Asian), Silver Springs Shores (1.7% Asian), Belleview (0.9% Asian), Reddick (1.1% Asian), and Ocklawaha (0.7% Asian).

Silver Springs's Hispanic Population

360 residents of Silver Springs identify as Hispanic, or 12.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Silver Springs less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Silver Springs is ranked #463 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Silver Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring Reddick (9.6% Hispanic), and Ocklawaha (8.1% Hispanic). Silver Springs is less Hispanic than neighboring Ocala (17.1% Hispanic), Silver Springs Shores (23% Hispanic), and Belleview (18.1% Hispanic).

Silver Springs's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Silver Springs identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Silver Springs roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Silver Springs is ranked #129 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Silver Springs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ocala (0.6% Native American/Other), Belleview (0.7% Native American/Other), Reddick (0.4% Native American/Other), and Ocklawaha (0.7% Native American/Other). Silver Springs is less Native American/Other than neighboring Silver Springs Shores (1.3% Native American/Other).

Silver Springs's Multiracial Population

125 residents of Silver Springs identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Silver Springs roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Silver Springs is ranked #252 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Silver Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring Ocala (3.9% Multiracial), Reddick (3.1% Multiracial), and Ocklawaha (3.8% Multiracial). Silver Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring Silver Springs Shores (4.9% Multiracial), and Belleview (5.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.