Economy & Jobs — Silver City, New Mexico
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $38,711 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$44,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,083 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 13.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,003 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 37.2% |
| Arts Food | 12.5% |
| Retail | 12.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
| Fast Food | 18 |
| Physician Offices | 17 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Coffee Shops | 10 |
| Hotels Motels | 9 |
| Real Estate Offices | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Beauty Salons | 4 |
| Accounting Firms | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
