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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Bergen County

New Jersey · 884,118 residents · 232.788 sq mi
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Bergen County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,241. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $240,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

884,118
+7%since 1990
from 825,380 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,798 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 3,546 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+4%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
812K853K894K935K976K1990201020202024Bergen County
2024962K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,241
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,249 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$33,638
+40%since 1990
from $24,080 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$240,800
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $226,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$872
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $689 in 1990
US average: $602
67.2%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
32.8% rent
3.7
−20%since 1990
from 4.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(719,028)
Black4.7%(39,075)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(48,912)
Asian6.6%(54,201)
Diversity Score39.3%(324,420)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(638,953)
Black5%(44,149)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(91,377)
Asian10.6%(93,979)
Diversity Score54.2%(478,896)
54
+38%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.2%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 31.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.6%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 81.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.0 min
−8%since 1990
from 24.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bergen County, New Jersey?

Bergen County, New Jersey has about 884,118 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bergen County, New Jersey?

The typical household in Bergen County, New Jersey earns about $65,241 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bergen County, New Jersey expensive?

In Bergen County, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $240,800, and the typical rent is about $872 a month.

How educated are people in Bergen County, New Jersey?

About 38.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bergen County, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bergen County, New Jersey?

About 5.0% of people in Bergen County, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bergen County, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Bergen County, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58,738 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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