The population of Silverado City is very diverse. Many residents claim to be of different racial groups, including White, Asian, and Hispanic. In addition to these, some residents claim to have German, Irish, English, or American ancestry. The majority of the residents speak English as their first language. Those who do not speak English as their first language report being of a mixed race.
The number of deaths in Silverado's facilities has risen to around two or three a month. In fact, there are now 22 facilities in the city and the number is continuing to rise. Twenty percent of the residents are on hospice care, and one of the facilities in Silverado is the second-highest COVID-19 outbreak in Alameda County. Nevertheless, residents' families say goodbye to their loved ones through glass doors and have limited contact for months.