North Bergen, New Jersey Population 2024

59,261

North Bergen is a city located in New Jersey. North Bergen has a 2024 population of 59,261. North Bergen is currently declining at a rate of -0.82% annually and its population has decreased by -5.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 62,922 in 2020.

The average household income in North Bergen is $103,369 with a poverty rate of 11.96%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in North Bergen is 41.2 years, 39.3 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.

North Bergen Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Bergen was:

  • White: 43.21%
  • Other race: 24.88%
  • Two or more races: 21.69%
  • Asian: 6.15%
  • Black or African American: 3.44%
  • Native American: 0.64%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
5.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
11,538.80/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-5.82% (-3,661)
The current population of North Bergen, New Jersey is 59,261 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 62,922.

North Bergen, New Jersey Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White26,81643.21%
Other race15,43924.88%
Two or more races13,46521.69%
Asian3,8146.15%
Black or African American2,1353.44%
Native American3970.64%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

White

Other race

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

North Bergen Population by Race

North Bergen Population Pyramid 2024

North Bergen Median Age

41.2

Total

39.3

Male

42.6

Female

North Bergen Adults

There are 49,312 adults, (10,501 of whom are seniors) in North Bergen.

North Bergen Age Dependency

59.9

Age Dependency Ratio

27.1

Old Age Dependency Ratio

32.9

Child Dependency Ratio

North Bergen Sex Ratio

Female32,30552.05%
Male29,76147.95%

North Bergen Population by Age

North Bergen Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All23,9592.564357
Married10,6653.4351.948.1
Non Family7,8771.1636.463.6
Female3,7872.8132.567.5
Male1,6303.1640.759.3

3.14

Average Family Size

2.56

Average Household Size

43.0%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

North Bergen Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

North Bergen Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

North Bergen Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 89.48%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.65%.

North Bergen Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$48,623

Average Earnings

$57,745

Average Male

$43,322

Average Female

North Bergen Earnings by Educational Attainment

North Bergen Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

North Bergen Language

24.78% of North Bergen residents speak only English, while 75.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 63.39% of the population.

North Bergen Language

North Bergen Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
Hispanic43,0285,62513.07%
Multiple13,3021,92114.44%
Other15,4391,4489.38%
White12,1311,32710.94%
Black2,07136617.67%
Asian3,7881243.27%
Native397143.53%

11.96%

Overall Poverty Rate

9.72%

Male Poverty Rate

14.04%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in North Bergen

The race most likely to be in poverty in North Bergen is Black, with 17.67% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in North Bergen is Asian, with 3.27% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.57%.

North Bergen Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade26.5%
High School13.5%
Some College7.11%
Bachelors or Greater4.41%

North Bergen Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Unemployed43.25%
Male Unemployed12.66%
Female Employed7.1%
Male Employed4.35%

North Bergen Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

North Bergen Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

North Bergen Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

46.0%

Overall Marriage Rate

51.0%

Male Marriage Rate

41.5%

Female Marriage Rate

North Bergen Married by Age and Sex

male

female

North Bergen Marriage

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.

North Bergen Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

North Bergen Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

1,013

Number of Veterans

825

Male Veterans

188

Female Veterans

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North Bergen Veterans by War

count

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North Bergen Veterans by Age

count

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North Bergen Veterans by Race

North Bergen Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

5.13%

Veteran Poverty Rate

28.97%

Veteran Disability Rate

North Bergen Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

66.8%

Labor Force Participation

63%

Employment Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

North Bergen Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

North Bergen Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

North Bergen Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

31.33%

Born in North Bergen

49.1%

Native Born

50.9%

Foreign Born

18.73%

Non Citizen

32.18%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

49.1% of North Bergen residents were born in the United States, with 31.33% having been born in New Jersey. 18.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

North Bergen Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
202956,826-487-0.85%
202857,313-487-0.84%
202757,800-487-0.84%
202658,287-487-0.83%
202558,774-487-0.82%
202459,261-487-0.82%
202359,748-487-0.81%
202260,235-487-0.8%
202160,722-2,200-3.5%
202062,9222,1143.48%
201960,808-515-0.84%
201861,323-622-1%
201761,945-77-0.12%
201662,022-15-0.02%
201562,037-155-0.25%
201462,192740.12%
201362,1182550.41%
201261,8633040.49%
201161,5597941.31%
201060,76500%

North Bergen Population by Year