Bernardsville borough is located in Somerset County New Jersey. Bernardsville borough has a 2024 population of 7,817. Bernardsville borough is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually and its population has decreased by -0.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,881 in 2020.
The average household income in Bernardsville borough is $312,818 with a poverty rate of 2.57%. The median age in Bernardsville borough is 40.5 years: 39.7 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bernardsville borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,186 | 91.1% |
| Other race | 268 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 208 | 2.64% |
| Two or more races | 163 | 2.07% |
| Black or African American | 63 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,680 | 2.94 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Married | 1,811 | 3.35 | 97 | 3 |
| Non Family | 445 | 1.27 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Female | 271 | 2.85 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Male | 153 | 3.07 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
88.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 181 | 3.38% |
| Associates Degree | 87 | 1.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,140 | 39.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,529 | 28.53% |
| High School Graduate | 770 | 14.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 178 | 3.32% |
| Some College | 475 | 8.86% |
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 | 4,391 | 4,294 | 3,308 |
| Hispanic | 746 | 484 | 210 |
| Other Race | 268 | 184 | 129 |
| Asian | 114 | 114 | 82 |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 76 | 40 |
| Black | 61 | 61 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 75.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,697 | $169,167 | $68,348 |
| Graduate Degree | $151,058 | $177,375 | $117,632 |
| High School Graduate | $77,579 | $90,919 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,395 | $15,038 | $0 |
| Overall | $90,141 | $94,188 | $70,192 |
| Some College | $69,375 | $81,563 | $0 |
$90,141
Average Earnings
$94,188
Average Male
$70,192
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.66% of Bernardsville borough residents speak only English, while 18.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,736 | 186 | 2.76% |
| Other | 268 | 15 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic | 746 | 15 | 2.01% |
| Black | 61 | 2 | 3.28% |
2.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.39%
Male Poverty Rate
3.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bernardsville borough is Other, with 5.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bernardsville borough is Hispanic, with 2.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.59% |
| High School | 6.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 15.85% |
| Female Employed | 0.68% |
| Male Employed | 0.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $235,625 | $327,228 |
| Households | $220,060 | $312,818 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $94,375 | $215,580 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
71.7%
Male Marriage Rate
61.8%
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
146
Number of Veterans
146
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 59 |
| Korea | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 91 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 2.64% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 11.84% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
58.46%
Born in Bernardsville borough
86.08%
Native Born
13.92%
Foreign Born
6.1%
Non Citizen
7.82%
Naturalized
86.08% of Bernardsville borough residents were born in the United States, with 58.46% having been born in New Jersey. 6.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,717 | -20 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 7,737 | -20 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 7,757 | -20 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | 7,777 | -20 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 7,797 | -20 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 7,817 | -20 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 7,837 | -20 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 7,857 | -25 | -0.32% |
| 2021 | 7,882 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 7,881 | 281 | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 7,600 | -66 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 7,666 | -19 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 7,685 | -16 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 7,701 | 10 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 7,691 | -14 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 7,705 | -13 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 7,718 | -15 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 7,733 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 7,733 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 7,727 | 0 | 0% |