The Silver Gate city's population has dropped steadily over the past five years. There are many reasons for this decline, ranging from one critical incident to long-term demographic trends. For example, a low birth rate may lead to a domino effect, causing the population to decrease further. A decline in the number of children is another reason, along with a low demand for basic services.
The median age of residents was 43.9% under the age of 18, 14.5% from 18 to 24, 42.8% from 25 to 44, and 35.0% between 45 and 64. This city has a lower than average cost of living than other cities in the state. Housing costs, utilities, groceries, and miscellaneous costs are also lower than the national average. In 2004, there were more male residents than females. Males outnumbered females in the Silver Gate area by a ratio of 122.2 to 100 and 113.3 to 100 for those age 18 and older.
Fortunately, there are a number of useful statistics for businesses and developers. The CDP population analysis will help identify areas with a high proportion of retirees. For example, Silver Gate has the largest proportion of people aged 50 to 59, as well as the smallest proportion of people under 20. A city's diversity is also highly variable, with a large proportion of married couples, but it does have a high percentage of single people.