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North Bergen, NJ


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North Bergen, New Jersey

North Bergen, New Jersey, in Hudson county, is 4 miles NW of New York, New York. The town is in the Jersey City area. There are 58,092 residents in North Bergen.

The People and Families of North Bergen

In North Bergen, about 45% of adults are married.

Approximately 33% of North Bergen is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of North Bergen.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Bergen had a median family income of $46,172.

Political Inclinations

North Bergen folks tended to give their money ($10,425) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

North Bergen Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in North Bergen that were owner-occupied was 38%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in North Bergen.

Commuting

In North Bergen, 67% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the town use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

North Bergen strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyNorth Bergen Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%North Bergen Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%North Bergen Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of North Bergen, NJ

Comparing North Bergen to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Women63
Well-Paid Single Men52
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty52
People in Middle Class or Better51
Median Family Income41
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home12
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents47
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Property Taxes14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime94
Low Violent Crime84

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