Bergen town is located in Genesee County New York. Bergen town has a 2024 population of 3,064. Bergen town is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually but its population has decreased by -1.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,123 in 2020.
The average household income in Bergen town is $90,468 with a poverty rate of 7.67%. The median age in Bergen town is 45.2 years: 46 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bergen town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,985 | 95.83% |
| Asian | 38 | 1.22% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 1.22% |
| Other race | 32 | 1.03% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,181 | 2.58 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Married | 664 | 3.09 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Non Family | 317 | 1.18 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Male | 131 | 3.17 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 69 | 2.88 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
86.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 64 | 2.95% |
| Associates Degree | 207 | 9.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 372 | 17.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 227 | 10.46% |
| High School Graduate | 858 | 39.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 1.29% |
| Some College | 415 | 19.12% |
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 | 2,057 | 1,978 | 548 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 28 | 13 |
| Other Race | 24 | 23 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 22 | 15 |
| Asian | 23 | 11 | 11 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 65.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,908 | $84,688 | $39,662 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,500 | $0 | $78,646 |
| High School Graduate | $54,879 | $56,033 | $34,286 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $80,588 | $81,765 | $43,750 |
| Overall | $54,216 | $57,248 | $40,978 |
| Some College | $43,810 | $56,607 | $38,567 |
$54,216
Average Earnings
$57,248
Average Male
$40,978
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.8% of Bergen town residents speak only English, while 3.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,959 | 189 | 6.39% |
| Other | 32 | 28 | 87.5% |
| Black | 21 | 10 | 47.62% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 8 | 22.86% |
| Multiple | 38 | 8 | 21.05% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
7.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.17%
Male Poverty Rate
8.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bergen town is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bergen town is White, with 6.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.04% |
| High School | 8.86% |
| Some College | 6.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Female Employed | 5.15% |
| Male Employed | 1.47% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,500 | $104,847 |
| Households | $75,489 | $90,468 |
| Married Families | $120,577 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,594 | $47,197 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
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
140
Number of Veterans
99
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Korea | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 139 | 5.7% |
| Native American | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.8%
Labor Force Participation
68%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
90.18%
Born in Bergen town
98.11%
Native Born
1.89%
Foreign Born
0.71%
Non Citizen
1.19%
Naturalized
98.11% of Bergen town residents were born in the United States, with 90.18% having been born in New York. 0.71% 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 | 3,084 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2028 | 3,080 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2027 | 3,076 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2026 | 3,072 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2025 | 3,068 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2024 | 3,064 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 3,060 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 3,056 | -42 | -1.36% |
| 2021 | 3,098 | -25 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 3,123 | 180 | 6.12% |
| 2019 | 2,943 | -13 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 2,956 | -15 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 2,971 | -12 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 2,983 | -26 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 3,009 | -25 | -0.82% |
| 2014 | 3,034 | -20 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 3,054 | -29 | -0.94% |
| 2012 | 3,083 | -16 | -0.52% |
| 2011 | 3,099 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 3,102 | 0 | 0% |