Silver City, New Mexico
Silver City: town in Grant County, New Mexico, United States
About
Silver City is a town located in the county of Grant in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,315 and a population density of 393 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,390 inhabitants.
The town was created 148 years ago in 1877.
Quick Facts about Silver City
| Population | 9,390 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Grant County |
| Postal code | 88061–88062 |
| Phone Area Codes | 575 |
| Area | 26.28 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.7701,-108.2803 |
| Altitude | 5,896 feet / 1797 meters |
| Capital city | Silver City is capital of Grant County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1878 (148 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:07:22 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 357 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.85% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 37℉ Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Silver City is located at 32°46'12"N 108°16'49"W (32.7700700, -108.2803300).
Silver City map
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Weather
Clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 9 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Silver City decreased by 9.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,315 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,236 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,198 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,141 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,046 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,864 | -1.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,759 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,617 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,498 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,386 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,390 | 0.04% | estimation process |
People born in Silver City (13)
People born in Silver City, including United States Congresswoman from Utah Karen Shepherd, composer and music theorist James Tenney, basketball player Rudy White, .
More notable people
- Paul Benedict (American actor (1938-2008)) he was born in 17/09/1938
- Leslie Graves (American actress (1959-1995)) she was born in 29/09/1959
- Ben D. Altamirano (United States Army soldier and politician) he was born in 17/10/1930
- Delbert O. Jennings (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 23/07/1936
- Stephanie Garcia Richard (American politician)
- Howie Morales (American politician) he was born in 05/01/1973
- Chris Conner (American actor) he was born in 04/04/1975
- Alva C. Rogers (American science fiction author and artist) he was born in 17/01/1923
- Travis Dodson (American ice sledge hockey player) he was born in 14/10/1985
- Dave Ogas he was born in 23/07/1946
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Silver City, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188304 | Western New Mexico University | Silver City (NM) | 88061 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Silver City, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDB | Lordsburg | Center St. and S.P. Blvd. | RAIL |
| DEM | Deming station | 400 East Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| TOC | Truth or Consequences, New Mexico | 8 South Date St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Silver City.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Silver City Post Office | Silver City (NM) | 88061 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Silver City, Mississippi town in Humphreys County, Mississippi, USA with a population of 279 people.
- Silver City, Iowa city in Mills County, Iowa, United States with a population of 246 people.
Other cities in Grant County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grant County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bayard | 2,117 | City in Nebraska, USA |
| Hurley | 1,175 | Human settlement in Grant County, New Mexico, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Silver City distances to largest New Mexico cities