Bergenfield Borough, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 26247 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the borough. The population density was 9065.4 people per square mile (3500.17/kmē), it is the 36th most populated borough in terms of population density. There were 9147 housing units at an average density of 3154.1 per square mile (1217.8/kmē). The average household size was 2.92 persons, and the average family size was 3.41 persons. In the borough the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 31% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 109.4 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 113.3 females. The median age is 37.6 years, the median age of male residents at 36.1 and the median age of female residents at 39.2. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 16510 White, 1812 Black or African American, 63 American Indian, 5357 Asian, 4 Native Hawaiian, 803 from two or more races and 1698 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $62172, it would be the 194th highest borough by median household income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The median income for a family in the borough was $71187, it would be the 204th highest borough by median family income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The per capita income for the borough was $24706, it would be the 296th highest borough by per capita income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The median income is $30959, Males had a median income of $35960 versus $26848 for females.
In 2000, 7004 pupils and students, of which 47.6% are male and 52.4% are female, 26.68% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.97% nursery or pri school, 6.38% kindergarten, 41.55% elementary school, 20.27% high school and 24.83% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 26247 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 26246 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 26238 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 26145 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 26060 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 25970 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 25900 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 25696 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 25749 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 25660 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 25611 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 229 | 259 | 488 |
| Kindergarten | 220 | 227 | 447 |
| Elementary school | 1389 | 1521 | 2910 |
| High school | 712 | 708 | 1420 |
| College or graduate school | 784 | 955 | 1739 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergenfield borough, New Jersey | $62172 | $71187 | $24706 |
| Bergen County, New Jersey | $65241 | $78079 | $33638 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |