New Jersey Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 962,316 (100%) |
| Population Density | 4,134 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 65 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $124,884 |
| Per Capita Income | $63,735 |
| Median Home Value | $623,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 369,613 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 232,025 (62.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 123,102 (33.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 14,486 (3.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 355,127 |
| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
| Family Households | 254,633 (71.7%) |
The table below compares Bergen County to the other 21 counties and county equivalents in New Jersey by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 1 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 4 | 85th |
| Median Household Income | # 4 | 85th |
| Per Capita Income | # 5 | 80th |
| Diversity Index | # 8 | 65th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Jersey Census Data Comparison Tool.
