Population 58,988 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Bergen
Household size in North Bergen
| Period | North Bergen | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.90 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, North Bergen sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the wider New York area, where it has 2.79 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.83, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Bergen
| Period | North Bergen | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.7 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.1 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in North Bergen are younger than 41.1 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.8, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Bergen
| Period | North Bergen | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in seven households in North Bergen (13.5%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. North Bergen has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of New Jersey cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Bergen
Renters in North Bergen
| Period | North Bergen | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.2% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.3% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.9% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.4% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in North Bergen: 58.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly four in ten owners (37.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 29 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Bergen
| Period | North Bergen | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in North Bergen: 5.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.3 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Bergen
| Period | North Bergen | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
North Bergen is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Bergen
| Period | North Bergen | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,107 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,205 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,462 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,915 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$808 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Bergen pays $1,915 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the New York area overall ($2,060). Rents are up $808 a month from 2006–10, a 73% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Bergen
Bachelor's degrees in North Bergen
| Period | North Bergen | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.5% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.8% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in North Bergen than nationally: 31.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.6 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Bergen
| Period | North Bergen | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.9% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.2% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.6% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.2% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in North Bergen never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 20 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Bergen
| Period | North Bergen | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in North Bergen: 6.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Even so, the rate is lower than in the wider New York area (6.9%). Unemployment is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Bergen compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bergen | 2.67 | 41.1 | 13.5% | 58.4% | 5.9% | 1960 | $1,915 | 31.8% | 81.2% | 6.2% |
| West New York | 2.64 | 38.2 | 14.1% | 77.6% | 6.3% | 1968 | $1,773 | 31.4% | 75.0% | 8.2% |
| Guttenberg | 2.29 | 40.4 | 10.8% | 58.3% | 5.1% | 1976 | $1,779 | 45.5% | 89.2% | 6.4% |
| Weehawken | 2.04 | 40.2 | 8.0% | 69.8% | 10.8% | 1968 | $2,453 | 68.7% | 92.9% | 4.9% |
| Fairview | 2.83 | 39.9 | 15.2% | 66.7% | 2.5% | 1959 | $1,599 | 22.5% | 72.8% | 9.4% |
| Union City | 2.65 | 37.2 | 17.3% | 80.3% | 7.0% | 1962 | $1,550 | 27.8% | 76.6% | 9.0% |
| Cliffside Park | 2.50 | 42.6 | 10.3% | 49.7% | 6.4% | 1961 | $2,007 | 41.0% | 85.4% | 4.5% |
| Secaucus | 2.47 | 39.8 | 5.8% | 49.4% | 7.4% | 1978 | $2,228 | 63.9% | 95.1% | 5.7% |
| Edgewater | 2.05 | 43.3 | 5.6% | 58.7% | 7.7% | 1985 | $2,706 | 70.4% | 97.5% | 8.0% |
| Ridgefield | 2.89 | 40.0 | 9.1% | 48.6% | 2.2% | 1959 | $2,201 | 44.3% | 91.8% | 5.0% |
| Manhattan | 2.08 | 40.4 | 8.9% | 74.9% | 15.4% | 1956 | $2,383 | 64.7% | 89.9% | 8.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Bergen. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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