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Bergenfield

New Jersey · 28,321 residents · 2.904 sq mi
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Bergenfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,724. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $369,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,321
+8%since 2000
from 26,247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,752 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 9,038 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+7%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K26K28K29K1990201020202024Bergenfield
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,724
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,172 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,769
+57%since 2000
from $24,706 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$369,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $184,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,420
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $855 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+21%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54%(14,165)
Black6.3%(1,665)
Hispanic / Latino17%(4,474)
Asian20.3%(5,327)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.1%(20,233)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.8%(9,278)
Black6.7%(1,894)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(9,121)
Asian25.5%(7,222)
Other1.9%(550)
Diversity Score89.2%(25,274)
Diversity Score
89
+16%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.6%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
36.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bergenfield, New Jersey?

Bergenfield, New Jersey has about 28,321 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bergenfield, New Jersey earns about $102,724 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 $369,500, and the typical rent is about $1,420 a month.

How educated are people in Bergenfield, New Jersey?

About 46.2% 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 6.0% 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 3,863 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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