Bergen County New Jersey Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Bergen County New Jersey area was $105,171 in 2021, the latest figures available. Bergen County median household income is $15,875 higher than the median New Jersey household income and $35,454 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Bergen County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Bergen County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Bergen County New Jersey
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| New Jersey | $89,296 | -2.53% | +1.25% |
| Bergen County | $105,171 | -6.09% | -2.88% |
Trends in Bergen County, NJ Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Bergen is $105,171. Real median household income peaked in 2019 at $115,329 and is now $10,158 (8.81%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Bergen County, New Jersey, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Bergen County
| Date | US | New Jersey | Bergen County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $89,296 | $105,171 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $91,611 | $111,996 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $90,875 | $115,329 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $88,195 | $108,286 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $88,518 | $104,013 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $85,949 | $105,771 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $82,592 | $101,806 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $82,388 | $97,004 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $81,740 | $95,143 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $82,361 | $97,803 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $81,439 | $95,702 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $86,512 | $102,409 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $87,810 | $105,425 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $85,769 | $99,290 |
Bergen County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Bergen County was $130,460 in 2021. Compared to the median New Jersey family income, Bergen County median family income is $20,358 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Bergen County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Bergen County New Jersey
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| New Jersey | $110,102 | -2.51% | +0.63% |
| Bergen County | $130,460 | -4.74% | -1.33% |
Trends in Bergen County, NJ Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Bergen is $130,460. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $139,071 and is now $8,611 (6.19%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Bergen County, New Jersey, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Bergen County
| Date | US | New Jersey | Bergen County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $110,102 | $130,460 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $112,942 | $136,955 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $112,021 | $139,071 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $109,411 | $132,215 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $107,542 | $126,146 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $106,746 | $127,013 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $103,203 | $126,987 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $101,290 | $117,584 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $99,518 | $116,778 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $99,828 | $117,315 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $99,303 | $116,178 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $105,549 | $124,142 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $107,181 | $129,181 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $104,737 | $125,789 |
Bergen County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Bergen County was $54,301 in 2021. Compared to the median New Jersey per capita income, Bergen County median per capita income is $6,963 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Bergen County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Bergen County New Jersey
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| New Jersey | $47,338 | -1.92% | +2.47% |
| Bergen County | $54,301 | -5.43% | -0.40% |
Trends in Bergen County, NJ Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Bergen is $54,301. Real per capita income peaked in 2019 at $58,728 and is now $4,427 (7.54%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Bergen County, New Jersey, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Bergen County
| Date | US | New Jersey | Bergen County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $47,338 | $54,301 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $48,266 | $57,421 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $47,570 | $58,728 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $46,196 | $54,520 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $44,837 | $52,629 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $43,932 | $52,566 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $42,593 | $52,217 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $41,920 | $48,287 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $41,622 | $50,573 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $41,242 | $49,962 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $41,155 | $50,246 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $43,372 | $52,373 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $44,317 | $54,325 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $43,768 | $52,990 |
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