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Bergen County, New Jersey
Bergen County, New Jersey. Bergen County had 977,026 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). It holds 71 places (61 cities, villages and boroughs, 9 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 203 census tracts. GEOID 34003.
Bergen County is one of the 22 counties of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
977,026
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 955,732 · ACS 2020-2024: 962,316
Median household income
$124,884
±$1,735 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$623,000
±$4,306 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,914
±$21 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
How many people live in Bergen County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 955,732 residents in Bergen County. The Census Bureau estimates 977,026 for July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 962,316 over 233 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bergen County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 962,316 | 9,343,809 | +31,926 |
| Households | 355,127±1,060 | 3,507,701 | +15,271 |
| Average household size | 2.68±0.01 | 2.62 | −0.03 |
| Housing units | 369,613±176 | 3,791,354 | +11,785 |
Bergen County's population since 2000
From 884,118 in 2000 to 977,026 in 2025: up 10.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Bergen County?
Bergen County holds 71 places: 61 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 9 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Hackensack with 46,380 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hackensack | 46,030 | $84,277 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaneck Township | 41,246 | $144,075 |
| Fort Lee | 40,191 | $107,274 |
| Fair Lawn | 34,927 | $144,574 |
| Garfield | 32,655 | $79,700 |
| Englewood | 29,308 | $102,571 |
| Bergenfield | 28,321 | $130,045 |
| Paramus | 26,698 | $144,349 |
| Lodi | 26,206 | $89,305 |
| Ridgewood | 25,979 | $208,211 |
| Cliffside Park | 25,693 | $93,452 |
| Mahwah Township | 25,487 | $131,327 |
| Lyndhurst Township | 22,519 | $111,711 |
| Elmwood Park | 21,422 | $101,740 |
| Palisades Park | 20,292 | $94,743 |
| Rutherford | 18,834 | $143,153 |
| Dumont | 17,863 | $126,071 |
| New Milford | 16,923 | $114,889 |
| Wyckoff Township | 16,585 | $203,988 |
| North Arlington | 16,457 | $94,201 |
| Tenafly | 15,409 | $208,200 |
| Fairview, Bergen County | 15,025 | $63,606 |
| Ramsey | 14,798 | $160,996 |
| Edgewater | 14,336 | $124,050 |
| Saddle Brook Township | 14,294 | $129,073 |
| Ridgefield Park | 13,224 | $100,718 |
| Oakland | 12,748 | $162,019 |
| Glen Rock | 12,133 | $215,096 |
| Hasbrouck Heights | 12,125 | $123,734 |
| River Edge | 12,049 | $159,028 |
| Wallington | 11,868 | $85,862 |
| Ridgefield | 11,501 | $118,059 |
| Westwood | 11,282 | $165,781 |
| Franklin Lakes | 11,079 | $235,795 |
| Little Ferry | 10,987 | $85,750 |
| Hillsdale | 10,143 | $186,688 |
| Wood-Ridge | 10,137 | $136,108 |
| Maywood | 10,080 | $117,912 |
| Waldwick | 10,058 | $177,962 |
| East Rutherford | 10,022 | $97,993 |
| River Vale Township | 9,909 | $213,666 |
| Leonia | 9,304 | $129,665 |
| Washington Township, Bergen County | 9,285 | $180,133 |
| Cresskill | 9,155 | $170,376 |
| Park Ridge | 8,883 | $171,029 |
| Bogota | 8,778 | $103,299 |
| Closter | 8,594 | $190,469 |
| Montvale | 8,436 | $178,269 |
| Upper Saddle River | 8,353 | $250,000 or more |
| Oradell | 8,244 | $221,322 |
| Emerson | 7,290 | $155,536 |
| Midland Park | 7,014 | $146,841 |
| Allendale | 6,848 | $160,162 |
| Carlstadt | 6,372 | $115,444 |
| Woodcliff Lake | 6,128 | $213,981 |
| Old Tappan | 5,888 | $205,385 |
| Rochelle Park Township | 5,814 | $110,380 |
| Norwood | 5,641 | $178,311 |
| Englewood Cliffs | 5,342 | $230,611 |
| Demarest | 4,981 | $208,036 |
| Northvale | 4,761 | $127,625 |
| Harrington Park | 4,741 | $180,500 |
| Ho-Ho-Kus | 4,258 | $250,000 or more |
| Saddle River | 3,372 | $212,143 |
| Haworth | 3,343 | $236,765 |
| Moonachie | 3,133 | $90,260 |
| South Hackensack Township | 2,701 | $84,527 |
| Ramapo College of New JerseyGEOID 3461632 | 2,200 | not published |
| Alpine | 1,762 | $246,944 |
| Rockleigh | 407 | not published |
| TeterboroGEOID 3472480 | 61 | $24,904 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bergen County?
The median resident of Bergen County is 42.0 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 22.7%. 31.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bergen County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0±0.2 | 40.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.9%±0.1 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.7% | 22.5% | +2.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.3%±0.2 pts | 50.9% | −5.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.4%±0.1 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 16.8%±0.1 pts | 10.0% | +0.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 31.8%±0.4 pts | 23.9% | +1.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 42.5%±0.5 pts | 33.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.9%±0.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 8.9%±0.3 pts | 10.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1%±0.3 pts | 7.5% | −1.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.9%±0.3 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 53.1%±0.5 pts | 43.6% | +3.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.5%±0.5 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 Bergen County earn?
Half of Bergen County's 355,127 households earn less than $124,884 a year (±$1,735), against $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $124,477 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bergen County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $124,884±$1,735 | $103,556 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $171,262±$2,169 | $143,363 | – |
| Per capita income | $63,735±$819 | $54,253 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.8%±0.3 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.8%±0.8 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.3%±0.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.8%±0.3 pts | 92.8% | – |
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 Bergen County?
Owners occupy 65.3% of Bergen County's occupied homes and renters 34.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $623,000 by its owner (±$4,306). The median renter pays $1,914 a month including utilities, and 42.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bergen County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $623,000±$4,306 | $454,400 | +$45,189 |
| Median gross rent | $1,914±$21 | $1,720 | +$61 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.5%±1.2 pts | 42.7% | +3.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,547±$32 | $2,829 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.3%±0.7 pts | 63.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 369,613±176 | 3,791,354 | +11,785 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0%±0.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.1%±0.6 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.3%±0.6 pts | 17.4% | – |
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 Bergen County building?
Builders took permits for 2,970 new housing units across Bergen County in 2025 (1,405 single-family), 3.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bergen County get to work?
59.0% of Bergen County's workers drive alone and 18.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Bergen County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.2%±0.4 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8%±0.3 pts | 6.3% | +1.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 59.0%±0.7 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3%±0.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 10.4%±0.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±0.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.5%±0.6 pts | 16.8% | +13.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.2 min±0.4 | 30.5 min | −1.9 min |
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 are Bergen County's census tracts?
Bergen County is divided into 203 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $47,005 (Tract 181.01) to $250,000 or more (Tract 532.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Bergen County compare with New Jersey's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 21 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 14th of 21 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 21 |
| Median household income | 4th of 21 |
| Median home value | 1st of 21 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 21 |
| Poverty rate | 15th of 21 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th of 21 |
| Median age | 8th of 21 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Bergen County 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' school search.