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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bergen

New York · 1,240 residents · 0.737 sq mi
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Bergen is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,016. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $84,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,240
+12%since 1990
from 1,103 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,682 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 1,497 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
+5%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Bergen
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,016
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,528 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,689
+30%since 1990
from $15,119 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $419 in 1990
US average: $602
73.0%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
27.0% rent
1.7
−16%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,089)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0.5%(5)
Diversity Score5.1%(56)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,177)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(18)
Asian0.8%(10)
Diversity Score7.1%(88)
7
+39%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.2%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.0%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−45%since 1990
from 23.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bergen, New York?

Bergen, New York has about 1,240 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bergen, New York earns about $51,016 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 $84,400, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Bergen, New York?

About 23.2% 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 3.6% 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 137 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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