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Bergen-Lafayette

New Jersey · Jersey City · 21,368 residents · 0.947 sq mi
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The short version

Bergen-Lafayette has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,275. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $541,072. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $541,072, the poverty rate sits 24% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Bergen-Lafayette; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,368
Population density
22,564 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,275
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$39,109
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$541,072
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,821
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.6%
73.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic14.8%(3,163)
Black50.9%(10,876)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(6,088)
Asian2.3%(490)
Other3.5%(751)
Diversity Score79.5%(16,990)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.8%(3,163)
Black50.9%(10,876)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(6,088)
Asian2.3%(490)
Other3.5%(751)
Diversity Score79.5%(16,990)
Diversity Score
80
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
33.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
Female
53.5%
Foreign born
23.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City, New Jersey?

Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City, New Jersey has about 21,368 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City, New Jersey?

The typical household in Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City, New Jersey earns about $75,275 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City, New Jersey expensive?

In Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $541,072, and the typical rent is about $1,821 a month.

How educated are people in Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City, New Jersey?

About 39.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City, New Jersey?

About 15.5% of people in Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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