Bergenfield borough is located in Bergen County New Jersey. Bergenfield borough has a 2024 population of 28,349. Bergenfield borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 0.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,304 in 2020.
The average household income in Bergenfield borough is $135,304 with a poverty rate of 6.55%. The median age in Bergenfield borough is 40.5 years: 38 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bergenfield borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,237 | 46.9% |
| Asian | 7,737 | 27.41% |
| Black or African American | 2,655 | 9.41% |
| Two or more races | 2,519 | 8.93% |
| Other race | 1,912 | 6.77% |
| Native American | 163 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,306 | 3.03 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Married | 5,411 | 3.75 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Non Family | 2,177 | 1.3 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Female | 1,204 | 2.99 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Male | 514 | 2.77 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
3.5
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
69.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 834 | 4.29% |
| Associates Degree | 1,358 | 6.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,574 | 33.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,263 | 11.63% |
| High School Graduate | 4,802 | 24.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 740 | 3.8% |
| Some College | 2,887 | 14.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,338 | 6,077 | 2,651 |
| Asian | 5,755 | 5,353 | 3,695 |
| Hispanic | 5,725 | 4,899 | 1,751 |
| 2+ Races | 1,669 | 1,515 | 593 |
| Black | 1,599 | 1,501 | 714 |
| Other Race | 1,327 | 1,021 | 375 |
| Native American | 102 | 66 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,840 | $87,151 | $71,422 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,419 | $112,005 | $68,313 |
| High School Graduate | $36,929 | $44,946 | $29,738 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,417 | $51,625 | $19,531 |
| Overall | $57,876 | $68,299 | $48,608 |
| Some College | $50,964 | $59,098 | $37,120 |
$57,876
Average Earnings
$68,299
Average Male
$48,608
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
49.43% of Bergenfield borough residents speak only English, while 50.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,176 | 1,067 | 13.05% |
| Other | 1,912 | 490 | 25.63% |
| Asian | 7,711 | 333 | 4.32% |
| White | 9,394 | 333 | 3.54% |
| Multiple | 2,458 | 139 | 5.66% |
| Black | 2,655 | 98 | 3.69% |
6.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.15%
Male Poverty Rate
8.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bergenfield borough is Other, with 25.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bergenfield borough is White, with 3.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.77% |
| High School | 9.45% |
| Some College | 5.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.25% |
| Female Employed | 4.42% |
| Male Employed | 1.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $134,980 | $151,980 |
| Households | $121,738 | $135,304 |
| Married Families | $144,053 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,295 | $72,693 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
713
Number of Veterans
651
Male Veterans
62
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 250 |
| First Gulf War | 160 |
| Second Gulf War | 95 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 213 |
| 35 to 54 | 195 |
| 75+ | 162 |
| 55 to 64 | 122 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 481 | 4.73% |
| Black | 94 | 4.63% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.9% |
| Other Race | 43 | 2.85% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 1.63% |
| Native American | 5 | 4.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
33.79%
Born in Bergenfield borough
61.26%
Native Born
38.74%
Foreign Born
9.69%
Non Citizen
29.05%
Naturalized
61.26% of Bergenfield borough residents were born in the United States, with 33.79% having been born in New Jersey. 9.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 28,724 | 75 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 28,649 | 75 | 0.26% |
| 2027 | 28,574 | 75 | 0.26% |
| 2026 | 28,499 | 75 | 0.26% |
| 2025 | 28,424 | 75 | 0.26% |
| 2024 | 28,349 | 75 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 28,274 | 75 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 28,199 | -43 | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 28,242 | -62 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 28,304 | 975 | 3.57% |
| 2019 | 27,329 | -58 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 27,387 | -69 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 27,456 | 127 | 0.46% |
| 2016 | 27,329 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 27,340 | 39 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 27,301 | 31 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 27,270 | 73 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 27,197 | 159 | 0.59% |
| 2011 | 27,038 | 171 | 0.64% |
| 2010 | 26,867 | 0 | 0% |