Population
2023
6.6% of 946 thousand people
Population poverty in Bergen County, New Jersey compared
How does Bergen County, New Jersey compare to other New Jersey and National averages?
Bergen County, New Jersey
6.6%
New Jersey
9.7% (47% higher than Bergen County, New Jersey)
National average
12.5% (89% higher than Bergen County, New Jersey)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 6.4%
The 2011 6.4% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 8.1%
The 2012 increase to 8.1% from 2011 represents a 1.7% increase YoY.
2013 - 8.2%
The 2013 increase to 8.2% from 2012 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
2014 - 7.7%
The 2014 decrease to 7.7% from 2013 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2015 - 7.1%
The 2015 decrease to 7.1% from 2014 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2016 - 6.9%
The 2016 decrease to 6.9% from 2015 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2017 - 6.6%
The 2017 decrease to 6.6% from 2016 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2018 - 6.9%
The 2018 increase to 6.9% from 2017 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
2019 - 5.6%
The 2019 decrease to 5.6% from 2018 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2021 - 7.6%
The 2021 increase to 7.6% from 2019 represents a 2.0% increase YoY.
2022 - 7.1%
The 2022 decrease to 7.1% from 2021 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2023 - 6.6%
The 2023 decrease to 6.6% from 2022 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Bergen County, New Jersey Poverty dataset.