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Bridgton

Maine · 1,756 residents · 7.393 sq mi
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Bridgton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,428. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 603 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $263,800. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,756
−26%since 2000
from 2,359 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
238 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+9%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Bridgton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,428
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,115 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,455
+127%since 2000
from $16,494 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+19%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,800
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
31.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.2%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+68%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,274)
Black0.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1%(24)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(125)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,605)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(34)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other5.6%(98)
Diversity Score20.1%(353)
Diversity Score
20
+280%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.8%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.1 min
+124%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.3%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.5%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+22.7 ptssince 2017
from 68.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgton, Maine?

Bridgton, Maine has about 1,756 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgton, Maine?

The typical household in Bridgton, Maine earns about $55,428 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgton, Maine expensive?

In Bridgton, Maine, the median home is worth about $263,800, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgton, Maine?

About 44.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgton, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgton, Maine?

About 22.1% of people in Bridgton, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgton, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgton, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 239 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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