Bergen, NY Demographics
A map of Bergen's Population by Race
Bergen, New York has an estimated population of 1,360, a large increase from the 1,208 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.1% White, 3.7% Asian, 3.0% Black, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.4% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bergen, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Bergen has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bergen, that probability was 34.0% in 2020 and 22.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Bergen is ranked the 759th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bergen was ranked the 791st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Bergen's White Population
1,198 residents of Bergen, or 88.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bergen is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Bergen ranks 832nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bergen's White population has grown by an estimated 24.4%. White residents' share of Bergen's population has increased from 79.7% to 88.1%.
Bergen is more White than neighboring Brockport (78.5% White), and Clarkson (72.6% White). Bergen is less White than neighboring Churchville (91.5% White), Le Roy (91.7% White), and Caledonia (92.3% White).
Bergen's Black Population
41 residents of Bergen, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bergen is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Bergen ranks 1121st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bergen's Black population has grown by an estimated 1266.7%. Black residents' share of Bergen's population has increased from 0.2% to 3.0%.
Bergen is more Black than neighboring Churchville (1.8% Black), Le Roy (1.5% Black), and Caledonia (2.5% Black). Bergen is less Black than neighboring Brockport (8.2% Black), and Clarkson (6.3% Black).
Bergen's Asian Population
50 residents of Bergen, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bergen is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Bergen ranks 916th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bergen's Asian population has grown by an estimated 614.3%. Asian residents' share of Bergen's population has increased from 0.6% to 3.7%.
Bergen is more Asian than neighboring Churchville (0.9% Asian), Le Roy (0.8% Asian), Brockport (3.2% Asian), Caledonia (0% Asian), and Clarkson (1.7% Asian).
Bergen's Hispanic Population
32 residents of Bergen, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bergen is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Bergen ranks 207th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bergen's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 82.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Bergen's population has decreased from 15.4% to 2.4%.
Bergen is more Hispanic than neighboring Caledonia (1.3% Hispanic). Bergen is less Hispanic than neighboring Churchville (4.2% Hispanic), Le Roy (4.4% Hispanic), Brockport (6.7% Hispanic), and Clarkson (16.5% Hispanic).
Bergen's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Bergen, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bergen is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Bergen ranks 480th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bergen's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bergen's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.
Bergen is less Native American/Other than neighboring Churchville (0.1% Native American/Other), and Brockport (0.3% Native American/Other).
Bergen's Multiracial Population
39 residents of Bergen, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bergen is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bergen ranks 673rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bergen's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Bergen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.
Bergen is more Multiracial than neighboring Churchville (1.4% Multiracial), and Le Roy (1.6% Multiracial). Bergen is less Multiracial than neighboring Brockport (3.1% Multiracial), Caledonia (3.9% Multiracial), and Clarkson (3% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.