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Bernardsville

New Jersey · 7,966 residents (2025 est.) · 12.836 sq mi
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#32Lowest poverty rateof 6,8231.1%#75Highest median household incomeof 6,818$236,115#170Highest homeownership rateof 6,82394.6%#262Most educatedof 6,82672.9%
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Bernardsville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $236,115. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $793,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,916
+8%since 2000
from 7,345 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
617 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 595 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,966 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Bernardsville
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.6%(526)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.6%(604)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.3%(658)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.3%(341)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(245)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.7%(1,009)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.6%(994)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.4%(824)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.2%(1,201)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.5%(1,070)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.2%(331)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(113)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$236,115
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,162 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$114,810
+64%since 2000
from $69,854 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
90.1%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
−7%since 2010
from 0.514 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$793,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,297
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,039 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
5.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
−36%since 2009
from 5.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
57
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bernardsville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(6,610)
Black0.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino6%(439)
Asian2.6%(194)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85%(6,729)
Black1.1%(87)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(753)
Asian0.6%(46)
Other3.8%(301)
Diversity Score
33
−16%since 2009
from 40 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Paraguayan6.8%(542)
Guatemalan0.7%(55)
Mexican0.3%(22)
Peruvian0.2%(19)
Costa Rican0.2%(12)
Argentine0.2%(12)
Spaniard0.2%(12)
Asian origin
Sri Lankan0.3%(20)
Korean0.1%(10)
Pakistani0.1%(9)
Japanese0.1%(7)
Ancestry
Italian24.5%(1,938)
Irish24.4%(1,928)
German14.9%(1,179)
English12.7%(1,009)
American9.2%(727)
Polish4%(313)
Greek2.1%(170)
French2.1%(168)
Scottish1.9%(148)
Russian1.7%(135)
Czech1.2%(94)
Swedish1.1%(91)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.9%(71)
Brazilian0.8%(63)
British0.7%(56)
Finnish0.7%(56)
Austrian0.7%(54)
Swiss0.6%(50)
Norwegian0.6%(45)
Ukrainian0.5%(41)
Arab0.4%(35)
Egyptian0.4%(35)
Danish0.4%(29)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(18)
Dutch0.2%(17)
West Indian0.2%(17)
Jamaican0.2%(17)
Slovak0.2%(13)
Australian0.1%(11)
Lithuanian0.1%(7)
Turkish0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+21%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.7%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 4.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2017
from 93.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 82.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 12.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.6%(610)
Married72.8%(2,153)
Widowed3.1%(93)
Divorced3.5%(103)
Women 15+
Never married16.6%(525)
Married68.6%(2,174)
Widowed3.5%(112)
Divorced11.3%(358)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bernardsville, New Jersey?

Bernardsville, New Jersey has about 7,916 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bernardsville, New Jersey earns about $236,115 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bernardsville, New Jersey expensive?

In Bernardsville, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $793,800, and the typical rent is about $2,297 a month.

How educated are people in Bernardsville, New Jersey?

About 72.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bernardsville, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bernardsville, New Jersey?

About 1.1% of people in Bernardsville, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bernardsville, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Bernardsville, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,319 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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