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Silas is a town in Choctaw County.
The community was named for Silas Shoemaker, postmaster
The latitude of Silas is 31.765N. The longitude is -88.329W.
It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 233 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 511.
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$20,882National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Silas demographic reports
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1% of Silas residents report German ancestry, and 5% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Silas ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Silas was $14,074, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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7% of Silas residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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Median rent in Silas, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $143. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $675.
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Choctaw County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Silas political report.
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The average commute time for Silas workers is 35 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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