Bergenfield, New Jersey
Bergenfield: borough in Bergen County, New Jersey.
About
Bergenfield is a city located in the county of Bergen in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 26,764 and a population density of 3,547 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 27,371 inhabitants.
The city was created 132 years ago in 1894.
Quick Facts about Bergenfield
| Population | 27,371 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Bergen County |
| Postal code | 07621, 07621 |
| Area | 7.55 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.9276,-73.9974 |
| Altitude | 217 feet / 66 meters |
| Establishment | June 25, 1894 (132 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 10:37:09 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 3,627 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.27% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Bergenfield is located at 40°55'39"N 73°59'50"W (40.9276000, -73.9973600). It has 5 neighbors: Cresskill, Englewood, New Milford, Teaneck and Tenafly.
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Weather
68°F
Partly Sunny
16 mph NE
Wednesday
Partly sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Bergenfield increased by 2.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 729 | - | statistical updating |
| 1910 | 1,991 | 173.11% | statistical updating |
| 2010 | 26,764 | 1244.25% | census |
| 2011 | 27,037 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,195 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,267 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,299 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,338 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,322 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 27,455 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,384 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,327 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,371 | 0.16% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 30,693 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 32,300 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 29,538 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 32,297 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.0% |
| White only, percent : | 44.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 53.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 35.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,486 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 14,732 |
Bergenfield zip code is 07621.
County name: Bergen, County
fips: 34003
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 14,732 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $92,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $962 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $329 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $600 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 6 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 11,237 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.56 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 79.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 77.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 89,285 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 222,967 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 155,037 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 488,747 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,215 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $29,936 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,386 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 27.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 764 |
| 2019 total employment : | 10,394 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 392,550 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -1.1% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,404 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,323 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,793 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,127 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,097 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,111 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 417 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,724 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 69.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 462.41 |
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People born in Bergenfield (5)
People born in Bergenfield, including steeplechase runner Albert Hulsebosch, journalist David Lat, special forces colonel Floyd James Thompson, .
More notable people
- Produce Pete (grocer) he was born in 24/04/1941
- Walter Cornelius Christie (American politician) he was born in 16/11/1863
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bergenfield, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183983 | Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS | Hackensack (NJ) | 07601-6637 |
| 184603 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | Teaneck (NJ) | 07666 |
| 458849 | Empire Beauty School-Paramus | Paramus (NJ) | 07652 |
| 442073 | Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus | Paramus (NJ) | 07652-5002 |
| 183488 | Eastwick College-Hackensack | Hackensack (NJ) | 07601 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bergenfield, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Bergenfield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bergenfield Post Office | Bergenfield (NJ) | 07621 |
| Dumon Post Office | Dumont (NJ) | 07628 |
| New Milford Post Office | New Milford (NJ) | 07646 |
| River Edg Post Office | River Edge (NJ) | 07661 |
| West Englewood Post Office | Teaneck (NJ) | 07666 |
Other cities in Bergen County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bergen County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack | 43,981 | The county seat of Bergen County, New Jersey. |
| Teaneck | 40,446 | Township in New Jersey |
| Fort Lee | 38,356 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Fair Lawn | 32,877 | Borough in New Jersey |
| Garfield | 31,641 | City in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Englewood | 28,278 | City in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States |
| Mahwah | 26,078 | Township of New Jersey |
| Paramus | 26,063 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Cliffside Park | 26,001 | Borough in New Jersey |
| Ridgewood | 24,915 | Village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States |
| Lodi | 24,206 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Lyndhurst | 22,781 | Township of New Jersey |
| Palisades Park | 20,942 | A borough which locates in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Elmwood Park | 19,863 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Rutherford | 18,209 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Dumont | 17,581 | City in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Bergenfield distances to largest New Jersey cities