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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bridgeton

New Jersey · 22,771 residents · 6.228 sq mi
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Bridgeton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,923. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $70,900. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,771
+20%since 1990
from 18,942 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,656 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 3,041 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
31.5
+1%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K21K23K26K28K1990201020202024Bridgeton
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,923
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,897 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,917
+6%since 1990
from $10,346 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
26.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 25.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$602
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $424 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 52.1% in 1990
51.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+8%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(10,281)
Black36.9%(6,996)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(1,766)
Asian1.1%(215)
Diversity Score78.4%(14,848)
2000
White, non-Hispanic31.2%(7,109)
Black40.9%(9,303)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(5,576)
Asian0.6%(146)
Diversity Score82.1%(18,692)
Diversity Score
82
+5%since 1990
from 78 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 58.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+7%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeton, New Jersey?

Bridgeton, New Jersey has about 22,771 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bridgeton, New Jersey?

The typical household in Bridgeton, New Jersey earns about $26,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgeton, New Jersey expensive?

In Bridgeton, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $70,900, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeton, New Jersey?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgeton, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgeton, New Jersey?

About 26.6% of people in Bridgeton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgeton, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgeton, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,829 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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