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

A note before these figures: with a population of 284, Silver Lake (Warren County)'s ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Silver Lake (Warren County) is a small community located in New Jersey, within Warren County. The total population is 284. It ranks as the 649th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Silver Lake (Warren County) is 57.8 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 10.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Silver Lake (Warren County) is $107,083. This is 3% higher than the state median of $103,556. It is also 33% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 63% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. The unemployment rate is 8.6%. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $293,200. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $454,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Silver Lake (Warren County) is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 46% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Silver Lake (Warren County) has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.7% vs 50.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 22.5%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 10.1%.

Education

31.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Silver Lake (Warren County), New Jersey is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. 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. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.