Bergen County, New Jersey
County
Overview
- County Name
- Bergen County
- State
- New Jersey
- FIPS Code
- 34003
- State FIPS
- 34
- County FIPS
- 003
Geography
- Land Area
- 232.79 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.66 sq mi
- Total Area
- 246.45 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.959698
- Longitude
- -74.074727
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 859,410
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 668,894
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 677,737 | 78.9% |
| Hispanic | 181,675 | 21.1% |
| White | 485,138 | 56.5% |
| Black | 50,040 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 123,032 | 14.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 540 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 179 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2,917 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 539,487 | 80.7% |
| Hispanic | 129,407 | 19.3% |
| White | 393,700 | 58.9% |
| Black | 42,906 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 99,947 | 14.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,703 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 162 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,447 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 962,316
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $137,345
- Poverty Rate
- 6.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 64,606
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 530,150 | 55.1% |
| Black | 56,128 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 162,461 | 16.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 636,696
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 244,498 | 38.4% |
| Republican | 142,299 | 22.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 243,470 | 38.2% |
| Other | 566 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 294,144 | 46.2% |
| Female | 327,610 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 321,458 | 50.5% |
| Hispanic | 107,973 | 17.0% |
| Black | 20,057 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 60,904 | 9.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 294,954
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 46.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 174,220 | 54.2% |
| Hispanic | 35,884 | 33.2% |
| Black | 9,177 | 45.8% |
| Asian | 19,800 | 32.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 137,249 | 46.7% |
| Female | 153,964 | 47.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 124,335 (18.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 363,985 (53.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 369,613
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $636,375
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,157
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 58.9%
- Public Transit
- 10.3%
- Work From Home
- 18.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.