Borough · New Jersey
Bergenfield, New Jersey
Bergenfield, borough, in Bergen County, New Jersey. Bergenfield had 28,754 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 28,321 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 28,450 (±66). GEOID 3405170.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
28,754
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 28,321 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,450 ±66
Median household income
$130,045
±$9,993 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$491,500
±$17,279 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,752
±$83 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Bergenfield and what county is it in?
Bergenfield is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. It covers 2.9 square miles of land, 9,752 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bergenfield is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bergenfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 28,754 people lived in Bergenfield on July 1, 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 28,321 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 28,450 (±66).
| Measure | Bergenfield | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,450 ±66 | 962,316 | +1,077 |
| Households | 9,322 ±408 | 355,127 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.04 ±0.13 | 2.68 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,479 ±394 | 369,613 | no clear change |
Bergenfield's population since 2000
From 26,247 in 2000 to 28,754 in 2025: up 9.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bergenfield as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bergenfield?
The median resident of Bergenfield is 40.7 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 33.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 32.7%. 39.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bergenfield | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 ±1.5 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.2% ±2.0 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.8% ±1.7 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±1.6 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 33.0% ±3.0 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 32.7% ±3.7 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.9% ±2.2 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 24.7% ±3.0 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±0.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 39.1% ±2.9 pts | 31.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 52.1% ±3.2 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.5% ±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 10.3% ±1.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.4% ±2.0 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7% ±1.8 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 48.3% ±3.6 pts | 53.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.4% ±2.1 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.7% ±1.1 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±0.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bergenfield earn?
Half of Bergenfield's 9,322 households earn less than $130,045 a year (±$9,993), against $124,884 in Bergen County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $118,559 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bergenfield | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $130,045 ±$9,993 | $124,884 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $148,713 ±$7,606 | $171,262 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,968 ±$2,385 | $63,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.1% ±1.6 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.8% ±2.9 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.2% ±2.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±2.0 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.7% ±2.7 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bergenfield?
Owners occupy 70.6% of Bergenfield's occupied homes and renters 29.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $491,500 by its owner (±$17,279). The median renter pays $1,752 a month including utilities, and 44.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bergenfield | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $491,500 ±$17,279 | $623,000 | +$50,665 |
| Median gross rent | $1,752 ±$83 | $1,914 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.8% ±8.9 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,140 ±$98 | $3,547 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.6% ±3.5 pts | 65.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.4% ±3.5 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Housing units | 9,479 ±394 | 369,613 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.5% ±2.8 pts | 53.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.6% ±1.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.0% ±3.4 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.9% ±2.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bergenfield building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units in Bergenfield in 2025 (10 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bergenfield work and get to work?
67.9% of Bergenfield's workers drive alone and 8.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.2%.
| Measure | Bergenfield | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.1% ±2.4 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% ±2.0 pts | 5.8% | +2.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 67.9% ±3.6 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6% ±2.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 9.8% ±2.5 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±0.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.8% ±1.8 pts | 18.5% | +5.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.3 min ±2.2 | 31.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bergenfield?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Bergenfield, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $99,472 (Tract 32) to $156,845 (Tract 34.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 33Bergen County | 7,058 | $141,136 |
| Tract 31Bergen County | 5,207 | $123,125 |
| Tract 32Bergen County | 4,979 | $99,472 |
| Tract 35Bergen County | 4,365 | $79,327 |
| Tract 34.02Bergen County | 4,080 | $156,845 |
| Tract 34.01Bergen County | 2,722 | $144,375 |
| Tract 103Bergen County | 8,081 | $127,202 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bergenfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Bergenfield compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bergenfield is the 1,402nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 31st-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Bergenfield ranks 267th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 31st | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 323rd | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 43rd | 787 |
| Median household income | 267th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 502nd | 785 |
| Median home value | 295th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 375th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 262nd | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 346th | 780 |
| Median age | 519th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 524th | 777 |
| Work from home | 608th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 275th | 787 |
Bergenfield's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Bergenfield with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bergenfield?
7 of the 57 figures for Bergenfield on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bergenfield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bergenfield.