Silex, MO is a small town located in Lincoln County with a population of 163 people as of 2019. With a population density of 1523 people per square mile, Silex is a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The town is home to several local businesses such as the Silex Truck Stop & Campground, the Silex Country Store and the Silex Post Office. There are also several organizations to join such as 4-H and the FFA which hold local events throughout the year. Outdoor activities abound with fishing and hunting spots nearby, hiking trails and camping sites at nearby state parks, or even enjoying beautiful sunsets over Lake Thompson. Local sporting events include baseball games at Community Park or basketball tournaments at St. Francis School.
The population in Silex is 163. There are 845 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Silex is 66.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Silex is 1.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Silex
- 13.9% are married
- 38.6% are divorced
- 0.0% are married with children
- 22.2% have children, but are single
Race in Silex
- 85.9% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 14.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander