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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bridgton

Maine · 2,359 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 $31,115. Population has grown 18% since 1990. Median home value is $88,400. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,359
+18%since 1990
from 1,995 in 1990
1990 – 2024
319 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 270 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+7%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Bridgton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,115
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,254 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,494
+58%since 1990
from $10,445 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.2%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,400
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $81,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$468
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $379 in 1990
US average: $602
65.6%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
34.4% rent
2.8
−23%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,995)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(80)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,274)
Black0.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1%(24)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score5.3%(125)
5
+32%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.3%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.5%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
−21%since 1990
from 22.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgton, Maine?

Bridgton, Maine has about 2,359 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bridgton, Maine?

The typical household in Bridgton, Maine earns about $31,115 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 $88,400, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgton, Maine?

About 22.3% 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 21.2% of people in Bridgton, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgton, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgton, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 364 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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