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Bridgeton

New Jersey · 25,349 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 $31,044. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,600. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 56% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,349
+11%since 2000
from 22,771 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,070 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 3,656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.7
−6%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K21K23K26K28K1990201020202024Bridgeton
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,044
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,923 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,418
+14%since 2000
from $10,917 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$873
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $602 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2000
from 48.4% in 2000
60.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+51%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.2%(7,109)
Black40.9%(9,303)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(5,576)
Asian0.6%(146)
Other0%
Diversity Score82.1%(18,692)
2010
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(4,917)
Black34%(8,617)
Hispanic / Latino43.6%(11,046)
Asian0.6%(141)
Other2.9%(746)
Diversity Score82.4%(20,888)
Diversity Score
82
Unchangedsince 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
22.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.8%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
41.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
23.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.4%
−54.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeton, New Jersey?

Bridgeton, New Jersey has about 25,349 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bridgeton, New Jersey earns about $31,044 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 $123,600, and the typical rent is about $873 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeton, New Jersey?

About 7.1% 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 27.7% 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 6,407 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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