Silverton, TX is a small town located in Briscoe County with a population of 701. Despite its small size, Silverton has a lot to offer in terms of local businesses, outdoor activities, and local organizations. One of the oldest businesses in town is the Silverton Cafe & Steakhouse, which has been serving the community since 1920. For those looking for year-round outdoor activities, there are many options including hunting, fishing, camping at nearby Caprock Canyons State Park and golfing at nearby Lake Mackenzie. Other organizations such as the Briscoe County Historical Commission host events throughout the year such as the annual Silverton Country Opry Music Festival. Local sporting events include high school football games at Silverton High School’s Ed Wicker Field and Little League games at Ford Park.
The population in Silverton is 701. There are 698 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Silverton is 42.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Silverton is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Silverton
- 42.3% are married
- 8.5% are divorced
- 41.0% are married with children
- 11.5% have children, but are single
Race in Silverton
- 57.1% are White
- 1.6% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 35.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander