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.

Bernards, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

27,840

Median Agei

46.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.4%17,940

Asian

24%6,675

Hispanic/Latino

5.9%1,638

Two or More

3.8%1,054

Black

1.5%431

Other

0.3%95

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.1%17

High School Diploma

10.7%2,036

Some College (<1 yr)

2.9%543

Some College (1+ yr)

5.1%970

Associate's Degree

4.7%895

Bachelor's Degree

34.9%6,640

Master's Degree

25.4%4,826

Professional Degree

7%1,323

Doctorate

5.7%1,077

HS or Higher

96.4%

BA or Higher

72.9%

Graduate+

38%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$783,400

Median Renti

$2,308

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.2%8,582

Renter-Occupied

16.8%1,736

Total Units

10,629

Homeownership

83.2%

Vacancy Rate

2.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.5%39

$50K–$100K

0.4%36

$100K–$150K

1%88

$150K–$200K

1%85

$200K–$300K

7.3%625

$300K–$500K

17.6%1,509

$500K–$1M

41.9%3,594

$1M+

30.4%2,606

Rent Distribution

Under $500

256

$500–$750

220

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

1,049

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%10

2010–2019

4.1%433

2000–2009

10.8%1,143

1990–1999

25.5%2,710

1980–1989

31.4%3,334

1970–1979

6.5%690

1960–1969

10.2%1,084

1950–1959

5.9%630

1940–1949

1.5%160

1939 or earlier

4.1%435

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.8%8,754

Electricity

10.6%1,097

Fuel Oil

2.6%269

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%166

No Fuel

0.2%21

Solar

0.1%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$182,480

Mean Household Incomei

$271,015

Per Capita Incomei

$102,399

Poverty Ratei

3.2%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

13,754

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%247

$10K–$15K

1.3%138

$15K–$20K

1.2%120

$20K–$25K

3.2%331

$25K–$30K

2.1%220

$30K–$35K

0.8%81

$35K–$40K

0.7%70

$40K–$45K

1.3%129

$45K–$50K

1%101

$50K–$60K

2%206

$60K–$75K

4.5%461

$75K–$100K

6.3%655

$100K–$125K

10.2%1,051

$125K–$150K

4.7%484

$150K–$200K

11.9%1,231

$200K+

46.5%4,793

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

423

Residentsi

475

Avg. Tenant Renti

$452/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers116 homes94% occupied$529/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8248 homes99% occupied$434/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC59 homes99% occupied$379/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $182,480/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $55K/yr

75.4%

Very low income$55K–$91K/yr

21%

Who Receives This Housing

54.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

38.1% of subsidized households are minority

15.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

87.9% 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

6,59123.7%

By Region

Top Countries

India

2,066

China

1,368

Korea

221

United Kingdom

196

Mexico

123

Philippines

111

Germany

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,885

Avg. Commutei

32.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,216

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

984(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.3%Insured

1.7%Uninsured