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Bridgeton

North Carolina · 349 residents · 2.047 sq mi
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Bridgeton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $124,300. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
349
+6%since 2000
from 328 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
170 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+9%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2243164085005921990201020202024Bridgeton
2024427
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,667
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,697
+74%since 2000
from $17,038 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$864
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+12%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(314)
Black1.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(266)
Black14%(49)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.2%(144)
Diversity Score
41
+504%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
Female
57.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−53.4 ptssince 2013
from 67.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeton, North Carolina?

Bridgeton, North Carolina has about 349 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgeton, North Carolina?

The typical household in Bridgeton, North Carolina earns about $46,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgeton, North Carolina expensive?

In Bridgeton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $124,300, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeton, North Carolina?

About 32.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgeton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgeton, North Carolina?

About 22.5% of people in Bridgeton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgeton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgeton, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 136 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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