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Bergen County, New Jersey Demographics 2026

Bergen County, New Jersey has a population of 954,717, the 1st most populous county in New Jersey. The median household income is $123,715 and the median home value is $593,200. The poverty rate is 6.7%.

Bergen County Quick Facts

Population 954,717
Median Household Income $123,715
Median Home Value $593,200
Poverty Rate 6.7%
Unemployment Rate 5.5%
Median Age 42.1 years
Homeownership Rate 65.4%
Affordability Ratio 4.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 52.6%
High School Graduation 92.9%
Cities/Places 62
Population 954,717 1st of 21
Median Income $123,715 22% higher state
Poverty Rate 6.7%
Unemployment 5.5%

Economy & Housing

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 6.2% | National: 5.2%
67.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.4%
Renter 34.6%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

64out of 100
High Diversity

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

State average: 65 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Bergen County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Hackensack city45,768$82,21211.3%$370,300
Fort Lee borough39,818$105,5358.4%$422,200
Fair Lawn borough35,153$147,9526.1%$532,700
Garfield city32,502$75,70114.2%$454,300
Englewood city29,342$101,3989.8%$497,500
Bergenfield borough28,269$124,0836.1%$469,200
Paramus borough26,500$139,7075.5%$736,000
Ridgewood village26,076$217,2503.7%$882,700
Lodi borough25,946$84,57016.0%$449,200
Cliffside Park borough25,580$94,96011.3%$577,200
Elmwood Park borough21,287$100,85210.0%$456,000
Palisades Park borough20,192$101,29510.0%$704,400
Rutherford borough18,748$136,0694.8%$580,800
Dumont borough18,072$125,5856.0%$469,900
New Milford borough16,882$113,5134.6%$554,800
North Arlington borough16,368$101,4933.8%$464,700
Tenafly borough15,252$208,0883.7%$974,300
Fairview borough14,920$64,15217.7%$512,100
Ramsey borough14,722$164,7673.0%$665,700
Edgewater borough14,544$137,8476.3%$723,400
Ridgefield Park village13,167$98,18413.0%$459,400
Oakland borough12,700$162,8623.2%$567,200
Glen Rock borough12,082$210,3691.7%$817,300
Hasbrouck Heights borough12,067$118,6709.4%$508,500
River Edge borough12,024$155,8273.2%$637,500
Wallington borough11,825$82,42212.1%$493,700
Ridgefield borough11,439$115,6765.1%$609,700
Westwood borough11,221$169,0264.3%$587,700
Franklin Lakes borough11,011$230,9873.2%$1,217,500
Little Ferry borough10,942$79,4768.5%$388,500
East Rutherford borough10,154$91,7897.4%$453,500
Wood-Ridge borough10,094$131,4126.5%$532,900
Waldwick borough10,090$155,5262.2%$576,200
Hillsdale borough10,086$169,8623.9%$656,800
Maywood borough10,042$119,3062.8%$495,700
Leonia borough9,300$116,4293.4%$634,500
Park Ridge borough9,218$165,3912.5%$666,200
Bogota borough9,110$107,3215.6%$443,400
Cresskill borough9,101$173,2932.3%$764,800
Montvale borough8,625$183,6643.8%$688,500
Closter borough8,544$187,5007.2%$820,100
Upper Saddle River borough8,354$246,7194.4%$1,101,800
Oradell borough8,197$214,7363.6%$702,400
Emerson borough7,263$153,9632.6%$626,000
Midland Park borough6,996$140,0631.6%$586,200
Allendale borough6,820$156,9923.3%$764,600
Carlstadt borough6,343$94,85410.5%$523,800
Woodcliff Lake borough6,097$211,2332.1%$901,800
Old Tappan borough5,896$199,2502.4%$910,600
Norwood borough5,668$164,7663.3%$676,400
Englewood Cliffs borough5,330$222,1924.7%$1,232,700
Demarest borough4,916$175,0780.8%$965,400
Harrington Park borough4,883$180,5155.8%$709,200
Northvale borough4,782$117,7173.7%$577,300
Ho-Ho-Kus borough4,230$250,0010.1%$1,032,800
Saddle River borough3,358$236,9854.8%$2,000,001
Haworth borough3,321$227,8413.7%$815,300
Moonachie borough3,106$108,3594.0%$450,800
Alpine borough1,503$250,0013.3%$2,000,001
Milford borough1,306$88,2956.8%$304,100
Rockleigh borough519$166,87512.5%$2,000,001
Teterboro borough120N/A59.0%N/A

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Population Overview

Bergen County is located in New Jersey with a total population of 954,717. 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 42.1 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bergen County is $123,715. This is 22% higher than the state median of $101,050. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 58% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.7%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $593,200. Housing costs are 39% higher than the state median of $427,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 63.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bergen County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.1%. The Black or African American population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (16.6% vs 9.8%).

Education

52.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 42.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%. Notably, 21.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bergen County, New Jersey?

Bergen County has a population of 954,717, 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 $123,715 with a poverty rate of 6.7%.

How many cities are in Bergen County, New Jersey?

Bergen County contains 62 Census-designated places.