2023 ACS Census Data · Population 954,717
Bergen County is a large county in New Jersey with a population of 954,717. The median household income is $123,715, 90% above the national average. The poverty rate is 6.7%, median home value is $593,200, and 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 118% above the national average.
Population
954,717
2023 estimate
Rank #56 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$123,715
Household
Rank #36 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$593,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #72 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
52.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #64 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
31.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
42.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
23% above New Jersey avg·90% above national avg
Poverty Rate
30% above New Jersey avg·55% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% above New Jersey avg·17% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$62,986
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
6.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
67.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
47% above New Jersey avg·184% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
18% above New Jersey avg·101% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% below New Jersey avg·10% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
5% below New Jersey avg·53% below national avg
Housing Units
368,535
Households
353,307
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.7
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$3,470
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
94.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
31 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
30% above New Jersey avg·118% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above New Jersey avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
5.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.3%
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