Silver Lake is a CDP located in Essex County New Jersey. Silver Lake has a 2024 population of 4,434. Silver Lake is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 11.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,970 in 2020.
The average household income in Silver Lake is $86,440 with a poverty rate of 10.41%. The median age in Silver Lake is 41.2 years: 45.7 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Silver Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,247 | 55.7% |
| Other race | 780 | 19.34% |
| Asian | 472 | 11.7% |
| Two or more races | 327 | 8.11% |
| Black or African American | 208 | 5.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,410 | 2.86 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Married | 807 | 3.9 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Non Family | 508 | 1.09 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Female | 55 | 3.96 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Male | 40 | 2.75 | 75 | 25 |
3.77
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
60.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 162 | 6.21% |
| Associates Degree | 302 | 11.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 416 | 15.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 271 | 10.38% |
| High School Graduate | 957 | 36.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75 | 2.87% |
| Some College | 427 | 16.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,268 | 1,042 | 285 |
| White | 689 | 689 | 250 |
| Other Race | 632 | 486 | 129 |
| Asian | 275 | 264 | 127 |
| 2+ Races | 263 | 215 | 65 |
| Black | 199 | 199 | 71 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,109 | $0 | $61,779 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $70,855 | $71,477 | $36,563 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $55,491 | $55,491 | $0 |
| Overall | $61,683 | $71,322 | $37,288 |
| Some College | $0 | $90,014 | $36,789 |
$61,683
Average Earnings
$71,322
Average Male
$37,288
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
31.43% of Silver Lake residents speak only English, while 68.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 53.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 924 | 209 | 22.62% |
| Hispanic | 2,251 | 172 | 7.64% |
| Other | 780 | 166 | 21.28% |
| Black | 199 | 38 | 19.1% |
10.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.96%
Male Poverty Rate
6.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Silver Lake is White, with 22.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Silver Lake is Hispanic, with 7.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.57% |
| High School | 17.14% |
| Some College | 4.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,664 | $93,495 |
| Households | $86,615 | $86,440 |
| Married Families | $106,113 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $67,655 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
43
Number of Veterans
43
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 2.27% |
| Black | 6 | 3.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
45.02%
Born in Silver Lake
60.68%
Native Born
39.32%
Foreign Born
13.21%
Non Citizen
26.1%
Naturalized
60.68% of Silver Lake residents were born in the United States, with 45.02% having been born in New Jersey. 13.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,434 | 13 | 0.29% |
| 2023 | 4,421 | 14 | 0.32% |
| 2022 | 4,407 | 248 | 5.96% |
| 2021 | 4,159 | 189 | 4.76% |
| 2020 | 3,970 | -227 | -5.41% |
| 2019 | 4,197 | 199 | 4.98% |
| 2018 | 3,998 | 84 | 2.15% |
| 2017 | 3,914 | -93 | -2.32% |
| 2016 | 4,007 | 99 | 2.53% |
| 2015 | 3,908 | 314 | 8.74% |
| 2014 | 3,594 | -350 | -8.87% |
| 2013 | 3,944 | -317 | -7.44% |
| 2012 | 4,261 | 650 | 18% |
| 2011 | 3,611 | -632 | -14.9% |
| 2010 | 4,243 | 0 | 0% |