Silver Ridge, New Jersey
Silver Ridge is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Berkeley Township, in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[8][9][10][11] As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 1,133.[12]
Silver Ridge, New Jersey | |
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 Map of Silver Ridge highlighted within Ocean County. Inset: Location of Ocean County in New Jersey. | |
  Silver Ridge Location in Ocean County  Silver Ridge Location in New Jersey  Silver Ridge Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 39.961716°N 74.235938°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Ocean |
| Township | Berkeley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) 0.83% |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,167 |
| • Density | 2,509.68/sq mi (968.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| Area code | 609 |
| FIPS code | 34-67665[4][5][6] |
| GNIS feature ID | 02390300[4][7] |
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 0.469 square miles (1.215 km2), including 0.465 square miles (1.205 km2) of land and 0.004 square miles (0.010 km2) of water (0.83%).[4][13]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,138 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,211 | 6.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,133 | −6.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,167 | 3.0% | |
| Sources: 1990-2010[10] 2000[14] 2010[12][3] | |||
Census 2010
The 2010 United States census counted 1,133 people, 749 households, and 309 families in the CDP. The population density was 2,434.6 per square mile (940.0/km2). There were 827 housing units at an average density of 1,777.1 per square mile (686.1/km2). The racial makeup was 96.91% (1,098) White, 1.41% (16) Black or African American, 0.09% (1) Native American, 0.35% (4) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.62% (7) from other races, and 0.62% (7) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.35% (38) of the population.[12]
Of the 749 households, 0.3% had children under the age of 18; 32.0% were married couples living together; 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 58.7% were non-families. Of all households, 54.9% were made up of individuals and 43.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.51 and the average family size was 2.13.[12]
0.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 1.1% from 18 to 24, 4.0% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 69.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 71.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 63.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 63.7 males.[12]
Census 2000
As of the 2000 United States Census[5] there were 1,211 people, 770 households, and 372 families living in the CDP. The population density was 1,062.7/km2 (2,755.0/mi2). There were 827 housing units at an average density of 725.7/km2 (1,881.4/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 99.26% White, 0.33% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.08% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.24% of the population.[14]
There were 770 households, out of which none had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 51.6% were non-families. 48.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 41.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.57 and the average family size was 2.11.[14]
In the CDP the population was spread out, with 0.1% under the age of 18, 0.5% from 18 to 24, 3.4% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 73.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 72 years. For every 100 females, there were 68.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.5 males.[14]
The median income for a household in the CDP was $29,671, and the median income for a family was $37,281. Males had a median income of $42,708 versus $19,911 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,403. None of the families and 3.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 5.5% of those over 64.[14]
References
- "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Silver Ridge Census Designated Place, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed January 6, 2013.
- "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 21, 2016.
- U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed June 9, 2023.
- US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- GCT-PH1 - Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Ocean County, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 4, 2013.
- 2006-2010 American Community Survey Geography for New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 4, 2013.
- New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32), United States Census Bureau, August 2012. Accessed January 4, 2013.
- Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed April 19, 2015. Listed as Silver Ridge Park.
- DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Silver Ridge CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 6, 2013.
- US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- DP-1 - Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 from the Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Silver Ridge CDP, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 6, 2013.
