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Silver Ridge

New Jersey · 1,167 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 $34,750. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,500. With a median age of 69.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 69.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,167
−4%since 2000
from 1,211 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,510 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
69.8
−3%since 2000
from 71.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8981K1K1K1K1990201020202024Silver Ridge
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,750
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,671 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,079
+190%since 2000
from $22,403 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
10.8% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+86%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,061)
Black1.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(56)
Asian1.1%(13)
Other2.6%(31)
Diversity Score23.5%(274)
Diversity Score
23
+424%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+18%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
29.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 23.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
Female
55.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silver Ridge, New Jersey?

Silver Ridge, New Jersey has about 1,167 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Silver Ridge, New Jersey earns about $34,750 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 $168,500.

How educated are people in Silver Ridge, New Jersey?

About 7.7% 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 8.6% 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 6 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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