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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bergenfield

New Jersey · 26,247 residents · 2.904 sq mi
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Bergenfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,172. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $184,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,247
+7%since 1990
from 24,458 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,038 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 8,422 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.6
+1%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K26K28K29K1990201020202024Bergenfield
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,172
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,713 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,706
+32%since 1990
from $18,713 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,800
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $183,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $693 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
28.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−26%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(20,569)
Black4%(971)
Hispanic / Latino9%(2,196)
Asian9.1%(2,218)
Diversity Score48.6%(11,885)
2000
White, non-Hispanic54%(14,165)
Black6.3%(1,665)
Hispanic / Latino17%(4,474)
Asian20.3%(5,327)
Diversity Score77.1%(20,233)
Diversity Score
77
+59%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 23.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.6%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 82.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
−11%since 1990
from 24.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bergenfield, New Jersey?

Bergenfield, New Jersey has about 26,247 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bergenfield, New Jersey?

The typical household in Bergenfield, New Jersey earns about $62,172 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bergenfield, New Jersey expensive?

In Bergenfield, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $184,800, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Bergenfield, New Jersey?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bergenfield, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bergenfield, New Jersey?

About 3.5% of people in Bergenfield, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bergenfield, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Bergenfield, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,789 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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