Bergen County, New Jersey
NJ · FIPS 34003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 962,316 | — | #56 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $124,884 | +66.2% | #42 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,495 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $623,000 | +121.0% | #72 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,914 | +64.6% | #67 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | -46.1% | #186 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bergen County has a population of 962,316, making it the #56 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bergen County is $124,884, ranking #42 out of 3,222 counties — 66.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.8% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Bergen County is $623,000 (+121.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,914/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.3%.
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93.9% of residents in Bergen County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% above the national rate.
About Bergen County, New Jersey
Bergen County, New Jersey has a total population of 962,316, making it the 56th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bergen County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bergen County is $124,884, which ranks #42 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 66.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Bergen County is $623,000, 121.0% above the national median. Renters in Bergen County pay a median gross rent of $1,914 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bergen County, 53.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.8 min.
Bergen County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 51.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (22.7%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (16.8%).
All data for Bergen County, New Jersey comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.