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Bergen County

New Jersey · 955,732 residents · 232.788 sq mi
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Bergen County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,623. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $477,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
955,732
+8%since 2000
from 884,118 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,106 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 3,798 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+7%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
812K853K894K935K976K1990201020202024Bergen County
2024962K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,623
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,241 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,800
+57%since 2000
from $33,638 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$477,400
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $240,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,557
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $872 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
36.9% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+24%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(638,953)
Black5%(44,149)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(91,377)
Asian10.6%(93,979)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.2%(478,896)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(511,919)
Black5.2%(49,909)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(204,683)
Asian16.5%(157,500)
Other2.4%(23,344)
Diversity Score78.8%(752,998)
Segregation Score34.7%(331,379)
Diversity Score
79
+45%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.4%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
30.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bergen County, New Jersey?

Bergen County, New Jersey has about 955,732 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bergen County, New Jersey earns about $104,623 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 $477,400, and the typical rent is about $1,557 a month.

How educated are people in Bergen County, New Jersey?

About 50.7% 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 6.4% 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 130,352 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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