Bergen County's 2026 population is estimated at 1,002,955, reflecting a 1.23% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Bergen County is the largest county in New Jersey. The 2010 population was 906,293 and has grown 10.67% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42 years
Female: 43.3 years
Male: 40.9 years
There are 761,123 adults, (175,043 of whom are seniors) in Bergen County.
Female: 490,825 (51%)
Male: 471,491 (49%)
The racial composition of Bergen County includes 55.09% White, 16.88% Asian, 8.35% other race, 5.83% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 530,150 | 55.09% |
| Asian | 162,461 | 16.88% |
| Two or more races | 130,192 | 13.53% |
| Other race | 80,395 | 8.35% |
| Black or African American | 56,128 | 5.83% |
| Native American | 2,737 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 253 | 0.03% |
Bergen County 's average per capita income is $73,083. Household income levels show a median of $124,884. The poverty rate stands at 6.79%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $178,148 | $225,347 |
| Families | $152,200 | $199,556 |
| Households | $124,884 | $171,262 |
| Non Families | $65,514 | $91,544 |
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