Bergen-Lafayette is a neighborhood of 21,368 people in Jersey City. 27% of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 33.1, younger than the US median of 38.9. There are 22,564 people per square mile. Median home value sits at $541,072. The foreign-born share is 23%. 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
Land area
0.95 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.68 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
38.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.8%(3,163)
Black50.9%(10,876)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(6,088)
Asian2.3%(490)
Other3.5%(751)
Diversity Score
80
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
