Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bergenfield, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

28,450

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

33%9,402

White

32.7%9,302

Asian

24.7%7,017

Black

6.9%1,970

Two or More

2.1%602

Other

0.5%135

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%328

High School Diploma

20%3,913

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%892

Some College (1+ yr)

9.6%1,871

Associate's Degree

7.5%1,473

Bachelor's Degree

34%6,640

Master's Degree

10.4%2,024

Professional Degree

2.3%446

Doctorate

1.7%339

HS or Higher

91.7%

BA or Higher

48.3%

Graduate+

14.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$491,500

Median Renti

$1,752

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.6%6,578

Renter-Occupied

29.4%2,744

Total Units

9,479

Homeownership

70.6%

Vacancy Rate

1.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%102

$50K–$100K

1.4%94

$150K–$200K

0.8%51

$200K–$300K

4.4%289

$300K–$500K

44.4%2,918

$500K–$1M

44.6%2,931

$1M+

2.9%193

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

107

$1,250–$1,500

471

$1,500–$2,000

1,133

$2,000+

766

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%45

2010–2019

3.6%339

2000–2009

4.3%412

1990–1999

2.2%211

1980–1989

4.5%430

1970–1979

6.6%623

1960–1969

10%949

1950–1959

32.8%3,111

1940–1949

16.4%1,559

1939 or earlier

19%1,800

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.1%7,187

Electricity

13.3%1,239

Fuel Oil

3.9%360

Bottled/LP Gas

3.2%302

No Fuel

1.3%125

Other

1.1%101

Coal

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$130,045

Mean Household Incomei

$148,713

Per Capita Incomei

$48,968

Poverty Ratei

7.1%

Unemploymenti

6.2%

Labor Forcei

15,709

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%230

$10K–$15K

2.9%273

$15K–$20K

2.4%220

$20K–$25K

1.5%144

$25K–$30K

0.8%72

$30K–$35K

3%277

$35K–$40K

1.2%115

$40K–$45K

3.6%336

$45K–$50K

1.5%143

$50K–$60K

3.2%295

$60K–$75K

6.6%611

$75K–$100K

12%1,123

$100K–$125K

7.4%687

$125K–$150K

12.5%1,167

$150K–$200K

16.7%1,553

$200K+

22.3%2,076

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

297

Residentsi

472

Avg. Tenant Renti

$489/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers169 homes91% occupied$555/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8127 homes96% occupied$401/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $130,045/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $39K/yr

88.7%

Very low income$39K–$65K/yr

9.6%

Low income$65K–$104K/yr

1.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $104K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

80% of subsidized households are minority

23.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

11,11039.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

3,392

India

883

Mexico

305

Korea

277

China

259

United Kingdom

132

Guatemala

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,370

Avg. Commutei

32.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,730

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

562(2.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.6%Insured

8.4%Uninsured

Bergenfield, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026