Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Little Silver, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,105

Median Agei

46.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.1%5,867

Hispanic/Latino

2.1%130

Two or More

1.2%75

Asian

0.5%33

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

8.3%359

Some College (<1 yr)

1.5%64

Some College (1+ yr)

6.2%268

Associate's Degree

2.8%120

Bachelor's Degree

44.1%1,915

Master's Degree

28.6%1,241

Professional Degree

6.4%276

Doctorate

1.9%84

HS or Higher

99.7%

BA or Higher

81%

Graduate+

36.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$955,900

Median Renti

$3,501

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

96.3%2,162

Renter-Occupied

3.7%83

Total Units

2,281

Homeownership

96.3%

Vacancy Rate

1.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%15

$50K–$100K

1.7%37

$200K–$300K

0.5%11

$300K–$500K

5.7%123

$500K–$1M

46%995

$1M+

45.4%981

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.6%82

2010–2019

6%137

2000–2009

2.8%64

1990–1999

4.6%105

1980–1989

2.6%60

1970–1979

6.3%143

1960–1969

16.2%369

1950–1959

37.1%846

1940–1949

3.2%74

1939 or earlier

17.6%401

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.4%1,962

Fuel Oil

5.8%130

Electricity

5.7%128

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%14

Other

0.5%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$240,853

Mean Household Incomei

$296,034

Per Capita Incomei

$109,370

Poverty Ratei

1.2%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

3,382

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.8%17

$10K–$15K

0.8%18

$20K–$25K

1%22

$25K–$30K

2.3%52

$30K–$35K

0.7%16

$35K–$40K

0.7%15

$40K–$45K

1.4%32

$45K–$50K

0.8%17

$50K–$60K

0.6%14

$60K–$75K

1.4%32

$75K–$100K

4.9%110

$100K–$125K

7.4%166

$125K–$150K

5.9%133

$150K–$200K

10.5%236

$200K+

60.8%1,365

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2063.4%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

India

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,233

Avg. Commutei

35.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,270

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

188(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

100%Insured