Bergen County, NJ Demographics
What is the population of Bergen County?
There are 953,243 residents in Bergen County, with a median age of 42. Of this, 49.05% are males and 50.95% are females. US-born citizens make up 66.45% of the resident pool in Bergen County, while non-US-born citizens account for 22.87%. Additionally, 10.68% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 859,883 people in Bergen County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 953,243 | 0.0% |
| Male Population | 467,592 | 0.4% |
| Female Population | 485,651 | -0.3% |
Male Population 49.05%
Female Population 50.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 633,409 | -0.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 218,053 | 3.3% |
| Not Citizen | 101,781 | -1.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 66.45%
Citizen not U.S. Born 22.87%
Not Citizen 10.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 8,016 | 12.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 44,362 | 3.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 14,932 | -4.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 17,844 | 2.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 859,883 | -0.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.85%
Moved from Same County 4.69%
Moved from Same State 1.58%
Moved from Different State 1.89%
Same House as Last Year 90.99%
What are the employment statistics in Bergen County?
White-collar workers make up 85.84% of the working population in Bergen County, while blue-collar employees account for 14.16%. There are also 56,566 entrepreneurs in Bergen County (11.49% of the workforce); 336,728 workers employed in private companies (68.39%); and 60,234 people working in governmental institutions (12.23%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 422,644 | 0.9% |
| Blue Collar | 69,715 | -2.7% |
White Collar 85.84%
Blue Collar 14.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 56,566 | 1.8% |
| Private Companies | 336,728 | -0.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 60,234 | 2.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 38,831 | 5.0% |
Self Employees 11.49%
Private Companies 68.39%
Governmental Workers 12.23%
Not for Profit Companies 7.89%
How many households are there in Bergen County?
There are a total of 350,843 households in Bergen County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 71.69% of these Bergen County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 28.31%. Additionally, 32.31% of households have children and 67.69% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 350,843 | 0.6% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 251,514 | 0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 99,329 | 1.7% |
Family Households 71.69%
Non-Family Households 28.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 113,366 | 0.1% |
| Households without Children | 237,477 | 0.9% |
Households with Children 32.31%
Households without Children 67.69%
What are the median and average incomes in Bergen County?
The average annual household income in Bergen County is $178,741, while the median household income sits at $132,901 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $163,472, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $163,511. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $69,662 and $82,155, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $178,741 | 7.6% |
| Median Household Income | $132,901 | 6.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 871,612 | -0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Bergen County?
There are 367,059 housing units in Bergen County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1959. Of the 350,843 occupied housing units in Bergen County, 65.11% are owner-occupied, while 34.89% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.61% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $576,100. In general, housing costs reach $2,272 per month in Bergen County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 367,059 | 0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1959 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 71,820 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 39,568 | -3.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 79,095 | 0.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 51,592 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 34,026 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 30,648 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 21,652 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 20,372 | -0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 17,088 | 11.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,198 | 269.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 350,843 | 0.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 228,445 | 0.9% |
| Renter Occupied | $122,398 | 0.0% |
Owner Occupied 65.11%
Renter Occupied 34.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 143,031 | -0.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 85,414 | 3.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $576,100 | 15.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $548,900 | 15.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,272 | 1.7% |
With Mortgage 62.61%
Without Mortgage 37.39%
What is the level of education in Bergen County?
Approximately 24.24% of the population in Bergen County holds a high school degree (that's 187,044 residents), while 18.06% have attained a college certificate (139,348 locals) and 29.31% have a bachelor's degree (226,175 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 28,022 | 3.5% |
| Some High School | 187,044 | -2.1% |
| Some College | 139,348 | 2.0% |
| Associate Degree | 48,603 | 4.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 226,175 | -0.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 142,354 | 3.5% |
No High School 3.63%
Some High School 24.24%
Some College 18.06%
Associate Degree 6.3%
Bachelor's Degree 29.31%
Graduate Degree 18.45%
What is the marital status of Bergen County residents?
A total of 243,723 people in Bergen County have never been married (which represents 30.42% of the total population), while 438,204 of them are wedded (54.7%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 10,269 (1.28%) and 64,388 (8.04%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 243,723 | 1.9% |
| Married | 438,204 | 0.0% |
| Separated | 10,269 | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 44,494 | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 64,388 | 64,388.0% |
Never Married 30.42%
Married 54.7%
Separated 1.28%
Widowed 5.55%
Divorced 8.04%
What are the most common means of transportation in Bergen County?
The top three means of transportation people in Bergen County use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 334,841 residents commute by car, 40,369 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 12,438 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 334,841 | -1.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 40,369 | -10.3% |
| Railroad | 10,065 | 1,523.4% |
| Ferryboat | 1,483 | -9.1% |
| Bicycle | 1,173 | -6.5% |
| Motorcycle | 142 | -18.4% |
| TaxiCab | 1,803 | 25.1% |
| Walk | 12,438 | -0.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Bergen County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07010 | 25,546 | 10,526 | $96,734.00 | $121,448.00 |
| 07020 | 14,394 | 7,024 | $136,806.00 | $189,467.00 |
| 07022 | 14,935 | 5,823 | $59,359.00 | $90,600.00 |
| 07024 | 39,781 | 18,304 | $101,603.00 | $135,154.00 |
| 07026 | 32,472 | 11,544 | $72,026.00 | $95,640.00 |
| 07031 | 16,352 | 6,634 | $96,869.00 | $116,983.00 |
| 07057 | 11,838 | 4,994 | $79,270.00 | $99,704.00 |
| 07070 | 18,754 | 6,755 | $128,576.00 | $156,043.00 |
| 07071 | 22,332 | 9,055 | $104,338.00 | $123,181.00 |
| 07072 | 6,341 | 2,586 | $89,669.00 | $110,151.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.