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Bridgeville

Delaware · 2,997 residents (2025 est.) · 4.821 sq mi
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Bridgeville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,879. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $400,900. With a median age of 62.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 173%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,745
+91%since 2000
from 1,436 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
569 / sq mi
+66%since 2009
from 343 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
62.6
+88%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,997 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Bridgeville
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.7%(185)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.7%(75)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.4%(93)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.6%(125)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.4%(92)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.6%(127)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.5%(205)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.3%(227)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.9%(355)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7433%(907)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.1%(306)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(48)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,879
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,579 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,197
+229%since 2000
from $14,965 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
+6%since 2010
from 0.448 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$400,900
+173%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,140
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+32%since 2009
from 4.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
71
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(734)
Black30.7%(441)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(239)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(1,559)
Black24.2%(665)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(477)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other1.5%(40)
Diversity Score
74
−9%since 2009
from 81 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.1%(194)
Guatemalan6.6%(182)
Cuban0.4%(12)
Dominican0.3%(8)
Asian origin
Ancestry
Irish12.1%(333)
English10.5%(289)
American8.7%(238)
German8.5%(232)
Italian7%(192)
West Indian4.3%(117)
Haitian4.3%(117)
Polish4%(109)
Scottish3.5%(95)
Russian1.8%(49)
French1.7%(46)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Slovak0.9%(25)
Welsh0.8%(21)
Hungarian0.7%(20)
Greek0.6%(17)
Portuguese0.6%(16)
Dutch0.5%(14)
Arab0.4%(11)
Lebanese0.4%(11)
Canadian0.3%(8)
Ukrainian0.3%(8)
Austrian0.2%(6)
British0.2%(5)
Czech0.2%(5)
Danish0.2%(5)
Latvian0.2%(5)
Lithuanian0.2%(5)
Swedish0.1%(4)
Swiss0.1%(4)
Serbian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+102%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.7%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+22.3 ptssince 2017
from 73.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2016
from 86.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 11.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.6%(213)
Married66.5%(688)
Widowed2.2%(23)
Divorced10.6%(110)
Women 15+
Never married16.8%(228)
Married50.1%(680)
Widowed22.6%(307)
Divorced10.5%(143)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeville, Delaware?

Bridgeville, Delaware has about 2,745 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgeville, Delaware?

The typical household in Bridgeville, Delaware earns about $64,879 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgeville, Delaware expensive?

In Bridgeville, Delaware, the median home is worth about $400,900, and the typical rent is about $1,140 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeville, Delaware?

About 33.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgeville, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgeville, Delaware?

About 13.4% of people in Bridgeville, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgeville, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgeville, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,546 residents, a change of about 129 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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