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Bergen

New York · 1,242 residents (2025 est.) · 0.737 sq mi
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Bergen has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,906. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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
1,360
+10%since 2000
from 1,240 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,845 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+10%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,242 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Bergen
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,906
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,016 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,783
+107%since 2000
from $19,689 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+36.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
+11%since 2010
from 0.343 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+16%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,177)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(18)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(88)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(1,198)
Black3%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(32)
Asian3.7%(50)
Other2.9%(39)
Diversity Score27.6%(375)
Diversity Score
28
+289%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+67%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% 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
4.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 87.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bergen, New York?

Bergen, New York has about 1,360 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bergen, New York?

The typical household in Bergen, New York earns about $88,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bergen, New York expensive?

In Bergen, New York, the median home is worth about $170,600, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Bergen, New York?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bergen, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bergen, New York?

About 14.9% of people in Bergen, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bergen, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Bergen, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 257 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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