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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bogota

New Jersey · 8,249 residents · 0.755 sq mi
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Bogota is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,813. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $169,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,249
+5%since 1990
from 7,824 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,926 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 10,363 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.5
+7%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Bogota
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,813
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,070 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,505
+47%since 1990
from $17,383 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,300
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $170,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $719 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
33.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−24%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(7,010)
Black2.7%(209)
Hispanic / Latino10%(779)
Asian4.6%(360)
Diversity Score40.6%(3,176)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(5,207)
Black4.8%(393)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(1,759)
Asian7.7%(637)
Diversity Score64.8%(5,349)
Diversity Score
65
+60%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 22.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.4%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+9%since 1990
from 20.0 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 Bogota, New Jersey?

Bogota, New Jersey has about 8,249 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bogota, New Jersey earns about $59,813 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 $169,300, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in Bogota, New Jersey?

About 28.4% 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 4.0% 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 425 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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