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Silver Ridge

New Jersey · 1,279 residents · 0.465 sq mi
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Silver Ridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,293. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $226,500. With a median age of 73.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 69% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 73.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,279
+6%since 2000
from 1,211 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,751 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 2,604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
73.0
+2%since 2000
from 71.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8981K1K1K1K1990201020202024Silver Ridge
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,293
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,671 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,414
+183%since 2000
from $22,403 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.653
+63%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance14.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,500
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.2%
−65.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
+169%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,188)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(15)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(54)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,176)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(43)
Asian2%(26)
Other2.7%(34)
Diversity Score19%(244)
Diversity Score
19
+325%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
26.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 23.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.0%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2012
from 31.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 65.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Ridge, New Jersey?

Silver Ridge, New Jersey has about 1,279 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silver Ridge, New Jersey?

The typical household in Silver Ridge, New Jersey earns about $32,293 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silver Ridge, New Jersey expensive?

In Silver Ridge, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $226,500, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Silver Ridge, New Jersey?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Silver Ridge, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silver Ridge, New Jersey?

About 20.6% of people in Silver Ridge, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silver Ridge, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Silver Ridge, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 118 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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