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Bridgeville

Delaware · 2,568 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 $47,830. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $312,000. With a median age of 59.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 157%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,568
+79%since 2000
from 1,436 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
533 / sq mi
+79%since 2000
from 298 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.7
+79%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Bridgeville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,830
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,579 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,290
+122%since 2000
from $14,965 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$312,000
+157%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+115%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(1,655)
Black16.5%(424)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(347)
Asian1.3%(34)
Other2.8%(72)
Diversity Score65.6%(1,686)
Diversity Score
66
−14%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeville, Delaware?

Bridgeville, Delaware has about 2,568 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgeville, Delaware?

The typical household in Bridgeville, Delaware earns about $47,830 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 $312,000, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeville, Delaware?

About 34.9% 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 13.6% 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 1,369 residents, a change of about 114 percent over that period.

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