Bergenfield, NJ Demographics

A map of Bergenfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	9,402	9,121	33.0%	32.2%
White	9,302	9,278	32.7%	32.8%
Asian	7,017	7,222	24.7%	25.5%
Black	1,970	1,894	6.9%	6.7%
Multiracial	602	532	2.1%	1.9%
Native American/Other	157	274	0.6%	1.0%

Bergenfield, New Jersey has an estimated population of 28,450, a less than 1% change from the 28,321 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 33.0% Hispanic, 32.7% White, 24.7% Asian, 6.9% Black, 2.1% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bergenfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bergenfield is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bergenfield, that probability was 71.9% in 2020 and 71.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bergenfield is ranked the 34th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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). Bergenfield was ranked the 34th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bergenfield's White Population

9,302 residents of Bergenfield, or 32.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bergenfield is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Bergenfield ranks 632nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bergenfield's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Bergenfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 32.7%.

Bergenfield is more White than neighboring Englewood (26.1% White). Bergenfield is less White than neighboring Dumont (48.3% White), New Milford (48.9% White), Haworth (62.1% White), and River Edge (50.3% White).

Bergenfield's Black Population

1,970 residents of Bergenfield, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bergenfield is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Bergenfield ranks 191st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bergenfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Black residents' share of Bergenfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.9%.

Bergenfield is more Black than neighboring Dumont (2.9% Black), New Milford (5% Black), Haworth (2.7% Black), and River Edge (4.7% Black). Bergenfield is less Black than neighboring Englewood (19.6% Black).

Bergenfield's Asian Population

7,017 residents of Bergenfield, or 24.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bergenfield is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Bergenfield ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bergenfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. Asian residents' share of Bergenfield's population has decreased from 25.5% to 24.7%.

Bergenfield is more Asian than neighboring Dumont (18.3% Asian), New Milford (20.3% Asian), Haworth (14.8% Asian), and Englewood (14.9% Asian). Bergenfield is less Asian than neighboring River Edge (29.8% Asian).

Bergenfield's Hispanic Population

9,402 residents of Bergenfield, or 33.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bergenfield is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Bergenfield ranks 60th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bergenfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Bergenfield's population has increased from 32.2% to 33.0%.

Bergenfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Dumont (27% Hispanic), New Milford (20.5% Hispanic), Haworth (10.3% Hispanic), and River Edge (11.4% Hispanic). Bergenfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Englewood (33.5% Hispanic).

Bergenfield's Native American/Other Population

157 residents of Bergenfield, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bergenfield is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Bergenfield ranks 126th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bergenfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 42.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bergenfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Bergenfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dumont (0.2% Native American/Other), and River Edge (0.1% Native American/Other). Bergenfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Milford (1.2% Native American/Other), Haworth (0.8% Native American/Other), and Englewood (3.7% Native American/Other).

Bergenfield's Multiracial Population

602 residents of Bergenfield, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bergenfield is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Bergenfield ranks 617th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bergenfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Bergenfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Bergenfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Dumont (3.3% Multiracial), New Milford (4.1% Multiracial), Haworth (9.3% Multiracial), Englewood (2.2% Multiracial), and River Edge (3.8% 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.