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 $84,389 with a poverty rate of 15.66%. The median age in Silver Lake is 32.7 years: 34.7 years for males, and 31.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Silver Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,887 | 42.82% |
| Other race | 903 | 20.49% |
| Black or African American | 759 | 17.22% |
| Asian | 724 | 16.43% |
| Two or more races | 134 | 3.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,398 | 3.15 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Married | 843 | 3.78 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Non Family | 355 | 0 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Female | 116 | 5.33 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Male | 84 | 2.99 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
3.78
Average Family Size
3.15
Average Household Size
48.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 168 | 6.16% |
| Associates Degree | 388 | 14.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 255 | 9.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 267 | 9.79% |
| High School Graduate | 815 | 29.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 227 | 8.32% |
| Some College | 608 | 22.29% |
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 | 1,229 | 1,004 | 243 |
| Other Race | 731 | 580 | 143 |
| White | 476 | 459 | 137 |
| Asian | 474 | 443 | 132 |
| Black | 436 | 314 | 61 |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 33 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.43%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $49,559 | $68,854 | $26,181 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,882 | $54,211 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,322 | $68,698 | $32,832 |
| Some College | $64,089 | $71,689 | $33,984 |
$53,322
Average Earnings
$68,698
Average Male
$32,832
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
36.23% of Silver Lake residents speak only English, while 63.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 45.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 751 | 337 | 44.87% |
| Hispanic | 2,184 | 196 | 8.97% |
| Other | 903 | 191 | 21.15% |
| White | 654 | 115 | 17.58% |
| Asian | 724 | 41 | 5.66% |
15.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.45%
Male Poverty Rate
10.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Silver Lake is Black, with 44.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Silver Lake is Asian, with 5.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.77% |
| High School | 14.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.41% |
| Some College | 3.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 1.11% |
| Female Employed | 1.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,426 | $82,740 |
| Households | $80,365 | $84,389 |
| Married Families | $100,220 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,450 | $81,034 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
33
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 2.31% |
| Black | 5 | 1.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
44.04%
Born in Silver Lake
56.91%
Native Born
43.09%
Foreign Born
14.89%
Non Citizen
28.21%
Naturalized
56.91% of Silver Lake residents were born in the United States, with 44.04% having been born in New Jersey. 14.89% 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% |