Bergen County, NJ

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2019 Population

932,202

0.479% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

42.1

0.238% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

6.65%

5.41% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$108,827

8.44% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$479,300

0.651% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

489,722

0.657% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Bergen County, NJ had a population of 932k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $108,827. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Bergen County, NJ declined from 936,692 to 932,202, a −0.479% decrease and its median household income grew from $100,361 to $108,827, a 8.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bergen County, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (55%), White (Hispanic) (16.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (16.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.11%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.49%). 41% of the households in Bergen County, NJ speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 89.4% of the residents in Bergen County, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bergen County, NJ are Bergen Community College (2,188 degrees awarded in 2019), Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus (1,704 degrees), and Ramapo College of New Jersey (1,546 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Bergen County, NJ was $479,300, and the homeownership rate was 64.7%. Most people in Bergen County, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Bergen County, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Bergen County, NJ borders Essex County, NJ, Hudson County, NJ, Passaic County, NJ, Bronx County, NY, New York County, NY, Rockland County, NY, and Westchester County, NY.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industry Sector

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−5.78%

Year-over-year decline

Employment change between November 2019 and November 2020

As of November 2020, there are 145M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a −5.78% decrease in employment when compared to November 2019.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Community Mobility

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Diversity

Bergen County, NJ is home to a population of 932k people, from which 89.4% are citizens. As of 2019, 59.6% of Bergen County, NJ residents were born outside of the country (556k people).

In 2019, there were 3.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (513k people) in Bergen County, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 155k White (Hispanic) and 153k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Bergen County, NJ are Spanish (142,363 speakers), Korean (51,332 speakers), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (15,029 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bergen County, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
513k ± 907
White (Hispanic)
155k ± 6.47k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
153k ± 2.55k

21%

Hispanic Population

196k people

21% of the people in Bergen County, NJ are hispanic (196k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bergen County, NJ as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
142,363 speakers (16.1%)
Korean
51,332 speakers (5.81%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
15,029 speakers (1.7%)

41% of Bergen County, NJ citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Bergen County, NJ was Spanish. 16.1% of the overall population of Bergen County, NJ are native Spanish speakers. 5.81% speak Korean and 1.7% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese), the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

59.6%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

556k people

30.4%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

285k people

As of 2019, 59.6% of Bergen County, NJ residents (556k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bergen County, NJ was 30.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bergen County, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.7

In 2019, the median age of all people in Bergen County, NJ was 42.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 50. But people in Bergen County, NJ are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Bergen County, NJ residents was 42.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
267,137 ± 12,497 people
Dominican Republic
196,191 ± 10,754 people
Mexico
108,194 ± 8,026 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 267,137 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 196,191 and Mexico with 108,194.

Citizenship

89.4%

2019 Citizenship

88.9%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 89.4% of Bergen County, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Bergen County, NJ was 88.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bergen County, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9,366 ± 1,482
Gulf War (2001-)
4,758 ± 1,328
Korea
3,417 ± 995

Bergen County, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.97 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Bergen County, NJ is $108,827. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Bergen County, NJ was Census Tract 473 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 270 and Census Tract 472, with respective values of $216,875 and $216,531.

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,114. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Bergen County, NJ employs 490k people. The largest industries in Bergen County, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (74,423 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (57,038 people), and Educational Services (49,904 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($128,931), Finance & Insurance ($122,415), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($107,058).

Wages

Median Household Income

$108,827

2019 value

± $3,521

8.44%

1 Year Growth

± 3.39%

Households in Bergen County, NJ have a median annual income of $108,827, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $100,361 in 2018, which represents a 8.44% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Bergen County, NJ compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$92,951

Average Male Salary in New Jersey

± $1,794

$67,114

Average Female Salary in New Jersey

± $1,255

In 2019, full-time male employees in New Jersey made 1.38 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in New Jersey by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in New Jersey

Asian
$92,859 ± $3,652
White
$74,222 ± $1,284
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$70,602 ± $36,181

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of New Jersey workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in New Jersey.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in New Jersey by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bergen County, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.493

2019 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.493

2018 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2019, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0449% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 473
Census Tract 270
Census Tract 472

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bergen County, NJ was Census Tract 473 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 270 and Census Tract 472, with respective values of $216,875 and $216,531.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Bergen County, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 75+

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

6.65% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bergen County, NJ (61.2k out of 920k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
40,477 ± 1,667
Hispanic
21,317 ± 1,264
Asian
8,949 ± 739

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bergen County, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

490k

2019 Value

± 12,315

0.657%

1 Year growth

± 3.45%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Bergen County, NJ grew at a rate of 0.657%, from 487k employees to 490k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bergen County, NJ, are Management Occupations (73,620 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (52,226 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (51,530 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bergen County, NJ.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Bergen County, NJ, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (73,620 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (52,226 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (51,530 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Bergen County, NJ has an unusually high number of residents working as Legal Occupations (1.54 times higher than expected), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.46 times), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1.46 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Bergen County, NJ, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($125,960), Management Occupations ($102,413), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($102,135).

Industries

Employment by Industries

490k

2019 Value

± 12,315

0.657%

1 Year growth

± 3.45%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Bergen County, NJ grew at a rate of 0.657%, from 487k employees to 490k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bergen County, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (74,423 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (57,038 people), and Educational Services (49,904 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bergen County, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Bergen County, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Bergen County, NJ, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (74,423 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (57,038 people), and Educational Services (49,904 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Bergen County, NJ has an unusually high number of Finance & Insurance (1.85 times higher than expected), Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.69 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.58 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Bergen County, NJ, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($128,931), Finance & Insurance ($122,415), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($107,058).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57.4B, followed by Electronics ($52.6B) and Pharmaceuticals ($51.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$660B

2018 Value in New Jersey

$1.36T

Projected 2045 Value in New Jersey

105% growth

In 2018, total outbound New Jersey trade was $660B. This is expected to increase 105% to $1.36T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$115B
Pennsylvania
$64.9B
California
$23.7B

In 2018, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $115B, followed by Pennsylvania with $64.9B and California and $23.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Bergen County, NJ went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.9%), followed by Other (2.99%). The most partisan county was Essex County, NJ with 77.5% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (55.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.9%)
Republican Party
Other (2.99%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.9%), followed by Other (2.99%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Bergen County, NJ

55.1% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in New Jersey

Essex County, NJ
77.5% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Hudson County, NJ
74.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Mercer County, NJ
66.9% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in New Jersey was Essex County, NJ with 77.5% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in New Jersey colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who had become Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Bergen County, NJ awarded 8,895 degrees. The student population of Bergen County, NJ is skewed towards women, with 14,679 male students and 22,070 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bergen County, NJ are White (3,358 and 39.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,100 and 24.7%), Black or African American (1,426 and 16.7%), and Unknown (854 and 10%).

The largest universities in Bergen County, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Bergen Community College (2,188 and 24.6%), Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus (1,704 and 19.2%), and Ramapo College of New Jersey (1,546 and 17.4%).

The most popular majors in Bergen County, NJ are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,808 and 20.3%), Registered Nursing (1,044 and 11.7%), and General Business Administration & Management (444 and 4.99%).

The median tuition costs in Bergen County, NJ are $36,852 for private four year colleges, and $12,171 and $21,722 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
731 degree-majorss awarded
Occupational Therapist Assistant
149 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,804 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Bergen County, NJ was Registered Nursing with 731 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Bergen County, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bergen Community College
2,188 degrees awarded
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
1,704 degrees awarded
Ramapo College of New Jersey
1,546 degrees awarded

$12,171

Median In-State Public

$36,852

Median Private

In 2019, the Bergen County, NJ institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bergen Community College with 2,188 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

3,478

Degrees Awarded to Men

5,417

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 3,478 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bergen County, NJ, which is 0.642 times less than the 5,417 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Bergen County, NJ by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
3,358 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,100 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,426 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Bergen County, NJ was White students. These 3,358 degrees mean that there were 1.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,100 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bergen County, NJ was $479,300 in 2019, which is 1.99 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $476,200 to $479,300, a 0.651% increase. The homeownership rate in Bergen County, NJ is 64.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Bergen County, NJ have an average commute time of 32.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bergen County, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$479,300

2019 Median

± $6,659

$476,200

2018 Median

± $5,540

In 2019, the median property value in Bergen County, NJ grew to to $479,300 from the previous year's value of $476,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Bergen County, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bergen County, NJ the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$108,827

Median Household Income

± $3,521

344k

Number of Households

± 9,912

In 2019, the median household income of the 344k households in Bergen County, NJ grew to $108,827 from the previous year's value of $100,361.

The following chart displays the households in Bergen County, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Bergen County, NJ distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bergen County, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

64.7%

2019 Homeownership

64.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 64.7% of the housing units in Bergen County, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Bergen County, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

32.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bergen County, NJ have a longer commute time (32.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 5.54% of the workforce in Bergen County, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bergen County, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (67.3%)
Public Transit (17.1%)
Carpooled (6.62%)

In 2019, 67.3% of workers in Bergen County, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (17.1%) and those who carpooled to work (6.62%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bergen County, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bergen County, NJ have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

93.1% of the population of Bergen County, NJ has health coverage, with 59.4% on employee plans, 9.85% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 9.69% on non-group plans, and 0.418% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Jersey was $8,859 in 2014. This is a 4.91% increase from the previous year ($8,444).

Primary care physicians in Bergen County, NJ see 847 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.353% decrease from the previous year (850 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 759 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 386 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Salem County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.6%). Additionally, Salem County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

847 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bergen County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Bergen County, NJ see an average of 847 patients per year. This represents a 0.353% decrease from the previous year (850 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bergen County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

$8,859

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New Jersey

$5,081

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,049

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,614

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New Jersey (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.91%, from $8,444 to $8,859.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.94%

Uninsured

59.4%

Employer Coverage

9.85%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

9.69%

Non-Group

0.418%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bergen County, NJ declined by 9.77% from 7.69% to 6.94%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bergen County, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.