Silver Lake CDP (Essex County), New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) is a small community located in New Jersey. The total population is 4,034. It ranks as the 338th most populous out of 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) is 41.2 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) is $86,615. This is 14% lower than the state median of $101,050. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $483,700. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $427,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 63.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) is Hispanic or Latino, making up 55.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 22.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (22.9%) is well below the state average of 51.9%. The Black or African American population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (55.8% vs 21.9%).

Education

26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 42.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Silver Lake CDP (Essex County), New Jersey is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. For official data, visit data.census.gov.