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Bergen County, New Jersey Demographics 2026

Bergen County, New Jersey has a population of 962,316, the 1st most populous county in New Jersey. The median household income is $124,884 and the median home value is $623,000. The poverty rate is 6.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Bergen County Quick Facts

Population 962,316
Median Household Income $124,884
Median Home Value $623,000
Poverty Rate 6.8%
Unemployment Rate 5.8%
Median Age 42.0 years
Homeownership Rate 65.3%
Affordability Ratio 5.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 53.1%
High School Graduation 92.9%
Cities/Places 62
Population 962,316 1st of 21
Median Income $124,884 21% higher than state
Poverty Rate 6.8%
Unemployment 5.8%

How Bergen County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population954,717962,316+0.8%
Median household income$123,715$124,884+0.9%
Median home value$593,200$623,000+5.0%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.1%
$25K-$50K 10.5%
$50K-$100K 21.2%
$100K+ 59.2%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.2%
$10K-$15K
2.2%
$15K-$20K
1.8%
$20K-$25K
1.9%
$25K-$30K
1.8%
$30K-$35K
2.4%
$35K-$40K
2.2%
$40K-$45K
2.1%
$45K-$50K
2.1%
$50K-$60K
4.0%
$60K-$75K
7.1%
$75K-$100K
10.1%
$100K-$125K
9.3%
$125K-$150K
8.3%
$150K-$200K
12.7%
$200K+
29.0%

Employment

5.8% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%
67.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.3%
Renter 34.7%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.0x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,914/mo 18.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

65out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 66 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Bergen County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Hackensack46,057$84,27712.1%$393,700
Fort Lee40,067$107,2747.8%$448,000
Fair Lawn35,610$144,5746.1%$564,700
Garfield32,783$79,70013.4%$475,500
Englewood29,638$102,5719.2%$544,100
Bergenfield28,450$130,0457.1%$491,500
Paramus26,568$144,3494.7%$813,900
Ridgewood26,308$208,2114.2%$891,200
Lodi26,082$89,30515.4%$475,000
Cliffside Park25,781$93,45210.8%$588,200
Elmwood Park21,412$101,74011.6%$483,700
Palisades Park20,290$94,7439.4%$719,600
Rutherford18,894$143,1535.5%$603,600
Dumont18,279$126,0716.6%$497,400
New Milford16,995$114,8894.2%$580,400
North Arlington16,461$94,2014.3%$474,500
Tenafly15,319$208,2003.5%$1,002,600
Fairview15,099$63,60620.8%$511,400
Ramsey14,805$160,9964.3%$697,300
Edgewater14,759$124,0507.7%$715,700
Ridgefield Park13,235$100,71811.9%$496,700
Oakland12,768$162,0193.1%$591,300
Glen Rock12,154$215,0961.3%$856,900
Hasbrouck Heights12,115$123,7346.0%$552,900
River Edge12,091$159,0284.3%$660,300
Wallington11,889$85,86212.2%$528,300
Ridgefield11,498$118,0595.1%$646,200
Westwood11,283$165,7817.1%$606,400
Franklin Lakes11,084$235,7953.5%$1,264,000
Little Ferry10,996$85,7506.3%$429,300
East Rutherford10,313$97,9937.4%$458,100
Wood-Ridge10,218$136,1086.9%$566,200
Waldwick10,164$177,9621.5%$588,500
Hillsdale10,144$186,6882.2%$677,500
Maywood10,093$117,9123.9%$533,500
Park Ridge9,406$171,0291.5%$706,200
Bogota9,360$103,2994.6%$501,600
Leonia9,336$129,6654.3%$672,900
Cresskill9,174$170,3763.3%$811,400
Montvale8,901$178,2694.0%$709,700
Closter8,606$190,4698.1%$871,300
Upper Saddle River8,439$250,000+4.5%$1,108,700
Oradell8,235$221,3223.6%$737,800
Emerson7,305$155,5363.1%$645,200
Midland Park7,019$146,8412.8%$607,200
Allendale6,865$160,1623.7%$782,700
Carlstadt6,378$115,4449.0%$595,400
Woodcliff Lake6,152$213,9811.0%$946,400
Old Tappan6,008$205,3852.3%$951,300
Norwood5,724$178,3112.8%$709,100
Englewood Cliffs5,362$230,6115.3%$1,401,600
Harrington Park4,954$180,5006.8%$776,900
Demarest4,911$208,0361.1%$1,114,600
Northvale4,829$127,6254.7%$592,400
Ho-Ho-Kus4,270$250,000+0.1%$1,092,500
Saddle River3,389$212,1434.3%$2,000,000+
Haworth3,363$236,7653.7%$845,300
Moonachie3,126$90,2607.4%$445,800
Ramapo College of New Jersey2,018N/AN/AN/A
Alpine1,588$246,9446.2%$2,000,000+
Rockleigh459N/A11.7%$2,000,000+
Teterboro136$24,90472.5%N/A

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Population Overview

Bergen County is located in New Jersey with a total population of 962,316. It is the 1st most populous county out of 21 in New Jersey. The county encompasses 62 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bergen County is 42.0 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bergen County is $124,884. This is 21% higher than the state median of $103,556. It is also 55% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.8%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $623,000. Housing costs are 37% higher than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bergen County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.7%. The Black or African American population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 12.2%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (16.8% vs 10.1%).

Education

53.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%. Notably, 21.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bergen County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New Jersey and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bergen County, New Jersey?

Bergen County has a population of 962,316, making it the 1st most populous county in New Jersey.

What is the median income in Bergen County?

The median household income in Bergen County is $124,884 with a poverty rate of 6.8%.

How many cities are in Bergen County, New Jersey?

Bergen County contains 62 Census-designated places.