Economy & Jobs — Bergen County, New Jersey

Employment

Total Establishments31,871
Total Employees430,642
Avg Annual Employment438,240
Avg Annual Pay$80,639
Total Annual Wages$35,339,323,359
Annual Payroll (thousands)$31,329,229
Unemployment Rate5.5%

Income

Median Household Income$118,714
Poverty Rate6.8%
IRS Returns486,970
Total AGI (thousands)$67,692,734
Average AGI per Return$139,008

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$6,511,587,245
Per Capita$6,813
Population Basis955,732

Agriculture

Total Farms2
Land in Farms (acres)771
Avg Farm Size (acres)386
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants995
Fast Food936
Bars54
Coffee & Snacks385