Economy & Jobs — Silver Lake, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,272 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,000 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,173 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
| In Labor Force | 430 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Manufacturing | 39.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 13.5% |
| Professional | 8.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 67 |
| Fast Food | 60 |
| Insurance Agencies | 43 |
| Gas Stations | 33 |
| Commercial Banks | 33 |
| Auto Repair | 28 |
| Real Estate Offices | 25 |
| Beauty Salons | 23 |
| Physician Offices | 20 |
| Dental Offices | 20 |
| General Merchandise | 18 |
| Law Offices | 17 |
| Coffee Shops | 15 |
| Chiropractors | 14 |
| Child Day Care | 13 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.