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Bogota

New Jersey · 9,816 residents (2025 est.) · 0.755 sq mi
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Bogota is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,299. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $501,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,360
+13%since 2000
from 8,249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12,397 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 10,926 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+16%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,816 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Bogota
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,299
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,412
+105%since 2000
from $25,505 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+7%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$501,600
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,941
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $819 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+72%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(5,207)
Black4.8%(393)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(1,759)
Asian7.7%(637)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.8%(5,349)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.7%(2,875)
Black9.2%(861)
Hispanic / Latino49%(4,582)
Asian9.9%(929)
Other1.2%(113)
Diversity Score80.9%(7,576)
Diversity Score
81
+25%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+49%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.2%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
38.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2017
from 84.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 53.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
37.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 35.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bogota, New Jersey?

Bogota, New Jersey has about 9,360 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bogota, New Jersey earns about $103,299 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bogota, New Jersey expensive?

In Bogota, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $501,600, and the typical rent is about $1,941 a month.

How educated are people in Bogota, New Jersey?

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

What is the poverty rate in Bogota, New Jersey?

About 4.6% of people in Bogota, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bogota, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Bogota, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,536 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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