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Bridgeville

Delaware · 2,048 residents · 4.821 sq mi
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Bridgeville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,406. Population has grown 43% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $223,300. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 119%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,048
+43%since 2000
from 1,436 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
425 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 298 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+28%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Bridgeville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,406
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,579 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,525
+44%since 2000
from $14,965 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,300
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+78%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score76.3%(1,095)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(1,189)
Black23.5%(481)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(311)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other2.1%(43)
Diversity Score72%(1,475)
Diversity Score
72
−6%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.1%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeville, Delaware?

Bridgeville, Delaware has about 2,048 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgeville, Delaware?

The typical household in Bridgeville, Delaware earns about $41,406 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 $223,300, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeville, Delaware?

About 17.7% 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 25.5% 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 849 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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