North Bergen township is located in Hudson County New Jersey. North Bergen township has a 2024 population of 59,134. North Bergen township is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -6.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 62,916 in 2020.
The average household income in North Bergen township is $98,401 with a poverty rate of 12.94%. The median age in North Bergen township is 40.8 years: 39.5 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Bergen township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,322 | 34.84% |
| Other race | 16,337 | 26.69% |
| Two or more races | 16,163 | 26.41% |
| Asian | 4,080 | 6.67% |
| Black or African American | 2,573 | 4.2% |
| Native American | 727 | 1.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,784 | 2.55 | 41.3 | 58.7 |
| Married | 10,220 | 3.46 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Non Family | 8,076 | 1.15 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Female | 3,800 | 2.82 | 31.2 | 68.8 |
| Male | 1,688 | 3.08 | 39 | 61 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
41.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,143 | 7.17% |
| Associates Degree | 2,847 | 6.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,149 | 18.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,852 | 13.36% |
| High School Graduate | 11,390 | 25.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,439 | 10.13% |
| Some College | 7,997 | 18.25% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29,617 | 23,557 | 6,812 |
| 2+ Races | 11,194 | 9,034 | 2,982 |
| Other Race | 10,948 | 8,735 | 2,341 |
| White | 8,795 | 7,756 | 3,968 |
| Asian | 3,541 | 3,169 | 2,373 |
| Black | 1,911 | 1,727 | 675 |
| Native American | 496 | 299 | 44 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 90.37%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,291 | $81,462 | $51,879 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,857 | $111,268 | $73,306 |
| High School Graduate | $38,032 | $50,401 | $31,826 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,239 | $40,600 | $25,085 |
| Overall | $47,689 | $55,589 | $39,034 |
| Some College | $44,152 | $48,510 | $36,683 |
$47,689
Average Earnings
$55,589
Average Male
$39,034
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
26.61% of North Bergen township residents speak only English, while 73.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 61.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41,692 | 6,052 | 14.52% |
| Multiple | 15,949 | 2,567 | 16.1% |
| Other | 16,306 | 1,864 | 11.43% |
| White | 11,956 | 1,377 | 11.52% |
| Black | 2,499 | 316 | 12.65% |
| Asian | 4,058 | 133 | 3.28% |
| Native | 727 | 13 | 1.79% |
12.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.4%
Male Poverty Rate
15.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Bergen township is Multiple, with 16.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Bergen township is Native, with 1.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.28% |
| High School | 14.58% |
| Some College | 11.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.9% |
| Female Employed | 8.17% |
| Male Employed | 3.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,579 | $113,330 |
| Households | $75,505 | $98,401 |
| Married Families | $105,347 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,556 | $61,664 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
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
876
Number of Veterans
717
Male Veterans
159
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 365 |
| Vietnam | 285 |
| Second Gulf War | 187 |
| World War II | 26 |
| Korea | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 334 |
| 35 to 54 | 230 |
| 55 to 64 | 149 |
| 65 to 74 | 117 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 389 | 2.28% |
| Hispanic | 374 | 1.15% |
| 2+ Races | 257 | 2.1% |
| Other Race | 103 | 0.83% |
| Black | 68 | 3.26% |
| Asian | 59 | 1.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
31.45%
Born in North Bergen township
49.69%
Native Born
50.31%
Foreign Born
17.81%
Non Citizen
32.5%
Naturalized
49.69% of North Bergen township residents were born in the United States, with 31.45% having been born in New Jersey. 17.81% 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 | 57,834 | -260 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 58,094 | -260 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 58,354 | -260 | -0.44% |
| 2026 | 58,614 | -260 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 58,874 | -260 | -0.44% |
| 2024 | 59,134 | -260 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 59,394 | -260 | -0.44% |
| 2022 | 59,654 | -1,155 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 60,809 | -2,107 | -3.35% |
| 2020 | 62,916 | 2,108 | 3.47% |
| 2019 | 60,808 | -515 | -0.84% |
| 2018 | 61,323 | -622 | -1% |
| 2017 | 61,945 | -77 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 62,022 | -15 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 62,037 | -155 | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 62,192 | 74 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 62,118 | 255 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 61,863 | 304 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 61,559 | 794 | 1.31% |
| 2010 | 60,765 | 0 | 0% |