Bergenfield, NJ Demographics

A map of Bergenfield's Population by Race

Bergenfield, New Jersey had a population of 28,321 in 2020. It was 32.8% White, 6.7% Black, 25.5% Asian, 32.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bergenfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Bergenfield is the 34th most populous. 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's White Population

9,278 residents of Bergenfield identify as White, or 32.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Bergenfield less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Bergenfield is ranked #632 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Bergenfield is more White than neighboring Englewood (29% White). Bergenfield is less White than neighboring Dumont (55.1% White), New Milford (52.2% White), Haworth (72.3% White), and River Edge (55.2% White).

Bergenfield's Black Population

1,894 residents of Bergenfield identify as Black, or 6.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bergenfield slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Bergenfield is ranked #188 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Bergenfield is more Black than neighboring Dumont (2.8% Black), New Milford (4.7% Black), Haworth (1.5% Black), and River Edge (2.3% Black). Bergenfield is less Black than neighboring Englewood (24.5% Black).

Bergenfield's Asian Population

7,222 residents of Bergenfield identify as Asian, or 25.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bergenfield larger than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Bergenfield is ranked #53 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Bergenfield is more Asian than neighboring Dumont (17.2% Asian), New Milford (20.2% Asian), Haworth (16.3% Asian), and Englewood (9.8% Asian). Bergenfield is less Asian than neighboring River Edge (28.5% Asian).

Bergenfield's Hispanic Population

9,121 residents of Bergenfield identify as Hispanic, or 32.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bergenfield slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Bergenfield is ranked #60 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Bergenfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Dumont (21.7% Hispanic), New Milford (19.5% Hispanic), Haworth (5.7% Hispanic), and River Edge (11.1% Hispanic). Bergenfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Englewood (32.9% Hispanic).

Bergenfield's Native American/Other Population

274 residents of Bergenfield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bergenfield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Bergenfield is ranked #101 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Bergenfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dumont (0.6% Native American/Other), New Milford (0.9% Native American/Other), Haworth (0.4% Native American/Other), and River Edge (0.5% Native American/Other). Bergenfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Englewood (1.3% Native American/Other).

Bergenfield's Multiracial Population

532 residents of Bergenfield identify as Multiracial, or 1.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bergenfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Bergenfield is ranked #613 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Bergenfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Dumont (2.5% Multiracial), New Milford (2.5% Multiracial), Haworth (3.8% Multiracial), Englewood (2.6% Multiracial), and River Edge (2.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.