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Bergen

New York · 1,208 residents · 0.737 sq mi
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Bergen has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $121,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,208
−3%since 2000
from 1,240 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,639 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+21%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Bergen
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,750
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,016 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,180
+53%since 2000
from $19,689 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+8%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(963)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(186)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other2.1%(25)
Diversity Score39.2%(473)
Diversity Score
39
+454%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.8%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bergen, New York?

Bergen, New York has about 1,208 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bergen, New York earns about $67,750 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 $121,300, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Bergen, New York?

About 36.4% 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 11.2% 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 105 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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