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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bridgeville

Delaware · 1,436 residents · 4.821 sq mi
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Bridgeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,579. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $80,700. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,436
+20%since 1990
from 1,199 in 1990
1990 – 2025
298 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 249 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
−10%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Bridgeville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,579
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,965
+50%since 1990
from $9,969 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.4%
+13.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$80,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$419
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $328 in 1990
US average: $602
52.3%
−11.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
47.7% rent
3.0
+22%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(792)
Black29.4%(353)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score64.9%(779)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(734)
Black30.7%(441)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(239)
Asian0.7%(10)
Diversity Score76.3%(1,095)
76
+17%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.7%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−31%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeville, Delaware?

Bridgeville, Delaware has about 1,436 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bridgeville, Delaware?

The typical household in Bridgeville, Delaware earns about $26,579 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 $80,700, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeville, Delaware?

About 11.4% 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 27.4% 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 237 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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