Silver Lake, KS is a small town located in the northeast corner of Kansas with a population of 1,521 and a population density of 2,496 people per square mile. Silver Lake has a long-standing commitment to small-town values that make it popular with locals and visitors alike. The town boasts local businesses like Silver Lake Pharmacy and P.P.'s Grocery Store, as well as many other small stores and restaurants. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy such as hiking, camping, fishing or hunting in nearby areas. Silver Lake also has numerous organizations for the community including the Lions Club, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America, Farmers Coop Society Inc., and many more. People can also check out many local sporting events like the basketball games at the school gymnasium or join one of the local teams in soccer or baseball leagues.
The population in Silver Lake is 1,521. There are 2,721 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Silver Lake is 39.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Silver Lake is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Silver Lake
- 53.1% are married
- 11.3% are divorced
- 36.4% are married with children
- 18.2% have children, but are single
Race in Silver Lake
- 93.9% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander