Bergen Point Facts
| Area | 1.9 mi² |
| Population | 13,472 |
| Male Population | 6,297 (46.7%) |
| Female Population | 7,175 (53.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +54.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +9.7% |
| Median Age | 38.5 years (Male: 36.6, Female: 40.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.64760, -74.14125 |
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Bergen Point Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,726 | 11,512 | 12,286 | 12,859 | 13,472 |
| Population Density | 4,696.2 / mi² | 6,195.5 / mi² | 6,612.1 / mi² | 6,920.5 / mi² | 7,250.4 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bergen Point Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 4.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen Point | +47.4% | +11.7% | +4.7% |
| New Jersey | +26% | +13.4% | +5.2% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bergen Point Median Age
Median Age: 38.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen Point | 38.5 yrs | 40.2 yrs | 36.6 yrs |
| New Jersey | 39 yrs | 40.4 yrs | 37.4 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bergen Point Population Density
Population Density: 7,250 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen Point | 13,472 | 1.858 sq mi | 7,250 / mi² |
| New Jersey | 8.9 million | 8,722.6 sq mi | 1,020 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bergen Point Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Bergen Point CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen Point | 92,629 tn | 6.88 tn | 49,850.9 tons/mi² |
| New Jersey | 148,066,842 tn | 16.64 tn | 16,975.1 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Bergen Point CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 92,629 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.88 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 49,850.9 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/26/03 | 6:24 PM | 3.1 | 81.7 km | 2,910 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/92 | 8:50 AM | 3.1 | 35.9 km | 7,900 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/91 | 8:58 PM | 3 | 66.8 km | 10,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/85 | 10:07 AM | 3.6 | 45.3 km | 6,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/80 | 6:00 AM | 3.7 | 98.3 km | 5,000 m | Greater Philadelphia area, Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 3/10/79 | 4:49 AM | 3.1 | 31.7 km | 3,000 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/79 | 4:30 PM | 3.5 | 37.7 km | 5,000 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/76 | 3:39 PM | 3.1 | 19.4 km | 0 m | Greater New York area, New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 3/23/57 | 7:02 PM | 3.8 | 56 km | 10,000 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/95 | 11:09 AM | 4.1 | 32.4 km | — | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Bergen Point
Bergen Point is a point of land that lends its name to the adjacent neighborhood in Bayonne in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. The point is located on the north side of Kill van Kull at Newark Bay. It is the section of the city closest to t..
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