Bernards township is located in Somerset County New Jersey. Bernards township has a 2024 population of 28,299. Bernards township is currently growing at a rate of 0.71% annually and its population has increased by 1.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,765 in 2020.
The average household income in Bernards township is $271,015 with a poverty rate of 3.25%. The median age in Bernards township is 46.2 years: 44.9 years for males, and 46.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bernards township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,697 | 67.16% |
| Asian | 6,722 | 24.15% |
| Two or more races | 1,666 | 5.98% |
| Black or African American | 456 | 1.64% |
| Other race | 292 | 1.05% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,318 | 2.63 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Married | 6,545 | 3.29 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Non Family | 2,976 | 1.05 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Female | 626 | 3.38 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Male | 171 | 2.3 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
83.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 288 | 1.51% |
| Associates Degree | 895 | 4.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,640 | 34.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,226 | 38.01% |
| High School Graduate | 2,053 | 10.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 397 | 2.09% |
| Some College | 1,513 | 7.96% |
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 | 13,089 | 12,699 | 9,109 |
| Asian | 4,219 | 4,041 | 3,694 |
| Hispanic | 904 | 832 | 580 |
| 2+ Races | 671 | 671 | 567 |
| Black | 411 | 366 | 120 |
| Other Race | 219 | 219 | 100 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $91,477 | $135,921 | $68,654 |
| Graduate Degree | $169,196 | $212,656 | $123,617 |
| High School Graduate | $62,308 | $92,188 | $48,529 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,213 | $0 | $46,287 |
| Overall | $118,486 | $155,417 | $82,460 |
| Some College | $83,571 | $102,034 | $43,194 |
$118,486
Average Earnings
$155,417
Average Male
$82,460
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.01% of Bernards township residents speak only English, while 27.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,622 | 430 | 2.44% |
| Asian | 6,722 | 258 | 3.84% |
| Hispanic | 1,624 | 97 | 5.97% |
| Multiple | 1,666 | 82 | 4.92% |
| Black | 342 | 50 | 14.62% |
| Other | 281 | 28 | 9.96% |
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100% |
3.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.96%
Male Poverty Rate
3.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bernards township is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bernards township is White, with 2.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.87% |
| High School | 13.5% |
| Some College | 3.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 4.21% |
| Female Employed | 2.31% |
| Male Employed | 0.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $342,097 |
| Households | $182,480 | $271,015 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,888 | $94,217 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.5%
Male Marriage Rate
57.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
984
Number of Veterans
969
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 310 |
| Korea | 246 |
| World War II | 114 |
| First Gulf War | 86 |
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 540 |
| 65 to 74 | 182 |
| 35 to 54 | 178 |
| 55 to 64 | 80 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 834 | 5.58% |
| Black | 131 | 30.9% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 2.05% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 1.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
46.68%
Born in Bernards township
76.33%
Native Born
23.67%
Foreign Born
10.62%
Non Citizen
13.05%
Naturalized
76.33% of Bernards township residents were born in the United States, with 46.68% having been born in New Jersey. 10.62% 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 | 29,294 | 199 | 0.68% |
| 2028 | 29,095 | 199 | 0.69% |
| 2027 | 28,896 | 199 | 0.69% |
| 2026 | 28,697 | 199 | 0.7% |
| 2025 | 28,498 | 199 | 0.7% |
| 2024 | 28,299 | 199 | 0.71% |
| 2023 | 28,100 | 199 | 0.71% |
| 2022 | 27,901 | 147 | 0.53% |
| 2021 | 27,754 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 27,765 | 623 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 27,142 | -91 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 27,233 | 8 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 27,225 | 252 | 0.93% |
| 2016 | 26,973 | -47 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 27,020 | -103 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 27,123 | -22 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 27,145 | 7 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 27,138 | 48 | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 27,090 | 350 | 1.31% |
| 2010 | 26,740 | 0 | 0% |